A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker was hit by debris from unknownprojectiles while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, the UnitedKingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday.
A separate incident earlier on Monday involved another tanker making aninbound transit through the Strait. UKMTO said military authorities hadinformed it that the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, leaving twocrew members with minor injuries. The tanker remained under its own power andcontinued toward its next port of call, with no environmental impact reported.Authorities were investigating.
The incidents come amid continued tensions over commercial shippingthrough the strategic waterway. US Vice President JD Vance has accused Iran ofcontinuing to target commercial vessels while saying Washington is working tomaintain the flow of oil and gas through the Strait. He added that the USobjectives include preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon andprotecting commercial shipping to avoid disruption to global energy markets.
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), as of Sept. 21, US forceshad redirected 110 commercial vessels “to ensure compliance” with US blockadeenforcement.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) September 21, 2026
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