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title: "Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; two injured"
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published: "2026-09-21T10:46:24.840Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-21T10:21:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-21T10:46:24.840Z"
trust_score: 48
critic_score: 65
hype_score: 41
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# Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz; two injured

*UKMTO reports incident as authorities investigate the attack on a vessel transiting the waterway.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 48 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to UKMTO, a named body, and corroborated by 17 other digests.
- Craft 65 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets report the core facts, but few provide context or detail on the investigation or next steps.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use terms like 'missile' and 'attack' which are not consistently supported by all sources citing 'projectile'.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Two crew members sustained minor injuries in the incident.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the event.
- Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the strike.

A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile on September 21, 2026. Two crew members on board sustained minor injuries. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the incident, stating that military authorities had informed them of the strike. The vessel remained operational and continued its journey to its next port of call. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

## Disagreement on projectile type

Reports differed on the nature of the projectile that struck the tanker. The UKMTO stated it was an "unknown projectile," as reported by Maritime Reporter and Mehr News Agency. However, other reports described it as a "missile." This description appeared in digests from Newsit.gr, www.ertnews.gr, sawaleif.com, Beirut 24, and Libre. Interfax.ru and vz.ru digests referred to an "unknown object" or "shell."

## What the coverage left out

None of the centre or right-rated reports mentioned the Iranian Navy as a source for the information, which was cited in a digest from Newsit.gr. The digests from the right-rated outlets did not include the detail that the vessel remained under its own power and continued to its next port of call, a fact present in the full report from the centre-rated Maritime Reporter.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 8 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 0% (0)
- Centre: 25% (2)
- Right: 75% (6)

12 of 20 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-21T10:45:27.892592+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-21T11:15:13.547Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

No separate framing summary.

### Centre

- The centre-rated report from Maritime Reporter led with the headline "Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Reports." Its full report stated that a tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile," injuring two crew members. It noted the vessel remained under its own power and was continuing to its next port. The report also mentioned that no environmental impact had been reported and that authorities were investigating. UKMTO advised vessels in the area to exercise caution.

### Right

- The right-rated reports focused on the attack and the resulting injuries. Headlines included "Two People Were Injured in an Attack on a Tanker in the Strait of Ormuz" (Interfax.ru), "Maritime Accident in the Strait of Hormuz" (Mehr News Agency), and "Oil Tanker Struck by Unidentified Projectile in Hormuz; 2 Crew Members Injured" (Yonhap News Agency). Digests from these outlets consistently mentioned the tanker being hit by an unidentified projectile or object and the minor injuries sustained by two crew members, citing the UKMTO.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 1
- mixed: 4
- high: 1
- unknown: 12
- veryHigh: 2

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1117460) — Two People Were Injured in an Attack on a Tanker in the Strait of Ormuz
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/behoerde-erneut-tanker-in-strasse-von-hormuz-getroffen/10483049) — Tanker Attacked Again in Street of Hormuz
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3979862-tanker-struck-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-two-crew-injured-ukmto-says) — Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, two crew injured, UKMTO says
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/ellada/deksamenoploio-xtypithike-apo-pyraylo-sta-stena-tou-ormouz-traymatistikan-dyo-meli-tou-pliromatos/4779673) — Tanker Hit by Missile in Strait of Hormuz, Two Crew Members Injured
- [Fréttir - mbl.is](https://mbl.is/frettir/erlent/2026/09/21/sarir_eftir_aras_a_breskt_skip) — Injuries After Attack on British Ship
- [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6953876/%D9%88%D9%82%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Maritime Accident in the Strait of Hormuz
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260921173300079) — Oil Tanker Struck by Unidentified Projectile in Hormuz; 2 Crew Members Injured
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/21/1453583.html) — Two Seafarers Were Injured in the Firing of a Tanker in the Strait of Ormuz
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/ukmto-deksamenoploio-xtypithike-apo-pyraylo-sta-stena-tou-ormouz-traymatistikan-dyo-meli-pliromatos) — UKMTO: Tanker Hit by Missile in Strait of Hormuz, Two Crew Members Injured
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-2-crew-members-injured/4063183) — Tanker Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, 2 Crew Members Injured
- [MARINE & OCÉANS](https://marine-oceans.com/actualites/nouvelle-attaque-dun-navire-dans-le-detroit-dormuz-agence-maritime) — Re-Attack of a Ship in the Strait of Ormuz (Marine Agency)
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4234365) — British Navy: An Unknown Missile Attack on a Ship Crossing the Strait of Hormuz
- [sawaleif.com](https://sawaleif.com/%D8%A5%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%85-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B0%D9%88%D9%81-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%87%D9%88%D9%84-1108375) — Two Crew Members Were Injured by Unknown Missiles Entering the Strait of Hormuz
- [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/09/21/tanker-struck-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-two-crew-injured-ukmto-says) — Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, two crew injured ...
- [Beirut 24](https://beirut24.org/2026/09/21/%D9%85%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2-%D9%8A%D8%AE%D8%AA%D9%86%D9%82%D8%8C-%D9%88%D8%A5%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%91%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%91%D8%B6) — The Strait of Hormuz Is Suffocating, and America Refuses to Give Visas to the Pakistan Media Team.
- [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/09/21/ormouz-tanker-anefere-oti-dechtike-pli) — Hormuz: Tanker Reported Hit - Two Injured
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/gundem/hurmuz-bogazinda-petrol-tankeri-vuruldu-2-kisi-yaralandi-haberi-919632) — An Oil Tanker Was Struck in the Strait of Hormuz, Injuring Two People.
- [atvbl.rs](https://atvbl.rs/vijesti/svijet/dvoje-povrijedjenih-u-napadu-na-tanker/2347172) — Two Injured in Tanker Attack
- [fararu.com](https://fararu.com/fa/news/1003893/%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A6%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AA%DA%A9%D8%B4-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Details of the Incident for an Oil Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Maritime Reporter](https://marinelink.com/news/tanker-hit-projectile-strait-hormuz-ukmto-543118) — Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Reports
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/petroleiros-atingem-minas-e-ficam-paralisados-em-ormuz-diz-guarda) — Oil Tankers Hit Mines and Are Paralyzed in Ormuz, Says Guarda
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260902159200079) — Revolutionary Guard: "Oil Tanker Operating on Illegal Route Under U.S. Control Explodes in Minefield"
- [stol.it](https://stol.it/artikel/politik/erneut-tanker-in-strasse-von-hormuz-angegriffen-1) — Again Tanker Attacked in Street of Hormuz
- [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/uzlet/20260901/ujabb-tankereket-ert-tamadas-a-hormuzi-szorosban-azonnal-reagalnak-a-piacok-859528) — Another Tanker Attack in the Strait of Hormuz - Markets React Immediately!
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4223126) — Two Mines Hit an Oil Tanker South of the Strait of Hormuz and Stopped It Completely.
- [SpaceMoney](https://spacemoney.com.br/commodities/ataque-petroleiro-ormuz-mercados) — Oil Attack in Ormuz Raises Tension and Oil Fires
- [resumenlatinoamericano.org](https://resumenlatinoamericano.org/2026/08/31/iran-envian-advertencia-a-los-buques-en-ormuz-tras-el-choque-de-un-superpetrolero-con-minas) — Iran. Ships in Ormuz Are Warned After a Super-Oiler Clash with Mines - Latin American Summary
- [Perfil](https://perfil.com/noticias/bloomberg/bc-eeuu-e-iran-intercambian-ataques-y-aumenta-la-tension-en-el-estrecho-de-ormuz.phtml) — U.S. and Iran Exchange Attacks and Increase Tension in the Strait of Ormuz
- [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/world/us-denies-iranian-claim-that-supertanker-hit-mines-in-hormuz-6081476) — US Denies Iranian Claim That Supertanker Hit Mines in Hormuz
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2765506) — World News: "Sentcom" Responding to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard: No Ships Hit Mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [MARINE & OCÉANS](https://marine-oceans.com/actualites/washington-dement-quun-petrolier-a-heurte-des-mines-en-tentant-de-franchir-le-detroit-dormuz) — Washington Denied that an Oil Tanker Hit Mines Trying to Cross the Strait of Ormuz
- [Báo điện tử Dân Trí](https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/sieu-tau-cho-dau-boc-chay-tai-eo-bien-hormuz-iran-canh-bao-cung-ran-20260831185321452.htm) — Supertanker Catches Fire in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran Issues Stern Warning.
- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/oriente-medio/iran-afirma-que-un-superpetrolero-sufrio-danos-tras-chocar-con-minas-en-el-estrecho-de-ormuz-estados-unidos-donald-trump-ultimas-noticia) — Iran Claims that a Super-Oiler Suffered Damage After Colliding with Mines in the Strait of Ormuz
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4907674-yran-zaiavyl-o-podryve-supertankera-v-ormuze) — Iran Has Reported the Bombing of a Supertanker in Ormuz
- [energynewsbeat.co](https://energynewsbeat.co/crude-oil/oil-up-over-weekend-strikes-and-tanker-hit-by-mines) — Oil Up over Weekend Strikes, and Tanker Hit by Mines - Energy News Beat
- [Világgazdaság](https://vg.hu/nemzetkozi-gazdasag/2026/08/uzemanyag-ar-olaj-hormuz-tengeri-akna-iran-tanker) — The Problem Is Huge: a Supertanker Full of Sea Mines Was Found in the Strait of Hormuz - the Reins on Oil Prices Could Be Completely Loose
- [tn8.ni](https://tn8.ni/mundo/iran-advierte-a-buques-tras-incendio-de-superpetrolero-en-el-estrecho-de-ormuz) — Iran Warns Ships After Fire of Superoiler in the Strait of Ormuz
- [Northeast Times](https://northeasttimes.com/2026/08/31/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-supertanker-hits-mines-in-hormuz) — US and Iran trade strikes as supertanker hits mines in Hormuz
- [Hot Air](https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/08/31/desperation-iran-tries-provoking-us-n3818520) — Desperation: Iran Tries Provoking US, Hilarity Ensues
- [teleSUR](https://telesurtv.net/iran-envia-advertencia-a-los-buques-en-ormuz-tras-el-choque-de-un-superpetrolero-con-minas) — Iran Sends Warning to Ships in Ormuz After the Collision of a Super-Oiler with Mines
- [online-listing.com](https://online-listing.com/news/blogger/2026/08/31/iran-hostilities-flare-after-us-strike-in-strait-of-hormuz-supertanker-hits-mines-and-catches-fire-middle-east-crisis-live/happenings) — Iran hostilities flare after US strike in strait of Hormuz; supertanker hits mines and catches fire – Middle East crisis live
- [inbusiness.kz](https://inbusiness.kz/ru/last/supertanker-podorvalsya-na-minah-v-ormuzskom-prolive) — Supertanker Exploded on Mines in the Strait of Ormous
- [Jornal do Comércio](https://jornaldocomercio.com/internacional/2026/08/1261556-ira-ameaca-novos-ataques-em-caso-de-agressao-dos-eua-e-diz-que-petroleiro-pegou-fogo-em-ormuz.html) — Iran Threatens New Attacks in Case of US Aggression and Says Oil Tanker Caught Fire in Ormuz
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/soyper-tanker-chtypise-se-narkes-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz-epithesi-toy-iran-se-vaseis-ton-ipa-1079007) — Supertanker Hits Mines in Strait of Hormuz - Iran Attacks US Bases
- [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/288923-v-razminirovannom-ormuzskom-prolive-podorvalsja-ocherednoj-supertanker.html) — Another Supertanker Was Blown up in the “Demined” Strait of Hormuz
- [Sapo](https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/irao-teerao-diz-que-superpetroleiro-sofreu-danos-apos-colidir-com-minas-em-ormuz) — Iran: Tehran Says Super Oil Tanker Suffered Damage After Colliding with Mines in Ormuz . . Economic Journal
- [The Herald Scotland](https://heraldscotland.com/news/26508177.us-iran-resume-strikes-strait-hormuz-battle) — United States and Iran trade strikes as IRGC claims tanker 'hit sea mines'
- [The Zambian Observer](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-says-oil-tanker-catches-fire-near-strait-of-hormuz-after-hitting-two-naval-mines) — Iran Says Oil Tanker Catches Fire Near Strait of Hormuz After Hitting Two Naval Mines
- [Tribune.gr](https://tribune.gr/world/news/article/954521/yperdexamenoploio-epligi-apo-narkes-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz.html) — Supertanker Hit by Mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [Zero Hedge](https://zerohedge.com/geopolitical/oil-tops-91-us-diesel-crack-near-100-us-iran-strikes-resume-tehran-claims-supertanker) — Oil Tops $91, US Diesel Crack Near $100 As US-Iran Strikes Resume, Tehran Claims Supertanker Mined In Hormuz
- [Splash247](https://splash247.com/hormuz-shipping-back-in-firing-line-as-us-iran-strikes-resume) — Hormuz shipping back in firing line as US-Iran strikes resume
- [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/actualitate/alerta-in-stramtoarea-ormuz-iranul-anunta-ca-un-petrolier-a-lovit-doua-mine-si-a-luat-foc-psfwmc) — Alert in the Ormuz Strait. Iran Announces that an Oil Tanker Hit Two of Me and Caught Fire.
- [Naslovi.net](https://naslovi.net/2026-08-31/nova/nova-eskalacija-na-bliskom-istoku-iran-napao-vazduhoplovne-baze-u-jordanu-i-uae/42292031) — New Escalation in the Middle East: Iran Attacked Air Bases in Jordan and the UAE
- [express.pk](https://express.pk/story/2830089/irans-revolutionary-guards-say-supertanker-hit-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-2830089) — Supertanker Hits Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Claims Iranian Revolutionary Guard
- [asriran.com](https://asriran.com/fa/news/1188196/%D8%B3%D9%BE%D8%A7%D9%87-%D8%A2%D8%AA%D8%B4-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B2%DB%8C-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AA%DA%A9%D8%B4-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%AB%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%86) — IRGC: Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Hitting Mine
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-israel-iran-war-latest-news-supertanker-catches-fire-after-hitting-2-sea-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-us-military-warns-hegseth-over-iran-war-pezeshkian-heads-for-talks-273856) — US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Supertanker Catches Fire After Hitting 2 Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz, US Military Warns Hegseth Over Iran War – Pezeshkian Heads for Talks
- [lantidiplomatico.it](https://lantidiplomatico.it/dettnews-iran_superpetroliera_avvolta_dalle_fiamme_nel_golfo_il_messaggio_dei_pasdaran_agli_usa/82_68645) — Iran, Supertanker Wrapped in Flames in the Gulf: the Message of the Pasdarans to the USA
- [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/mideast/31aug2026/hormuz_117.html) — IRGC Reported the Explosion of a Supertanker on Two Mines in the Strait of Ormuz
- [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20260831/tanker-872806430.html) — Supertanker Encountered Two Mines in the Strait of Ormous
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3043791/irao-teerao-diz-que-superpetroleiro-sofreu-danos-apos-colidir-com-minas-em-ormuz) — Iran Says Super-Oiler Suffered Damage After Colliding with Mines in Ormuz
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1112212) — A Stairwell Through the Southern Part of the Ormuz Strait, a Supertanker Exploded on Two Mines.
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mais-cm/especiais/conflito-no-medio-oriente/detalhe/teerao-diz-que-superpetroleiro-sofreu-danos-apos-colidir-com-minas-em-ormuz) — Tehran Says Super-Oiler Suffered Damage After Colliding with Mines in Ormuz
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/ormouz-stis-floges-yperdexamenoploio-pou-chtypithike-apo-thalassies-narkes-den-tha-meinoume-ametochoi-proeidopoiei-to-iran/2636347) — Hormuz: Supertanker Hit by Sea Mines in Flames - "We Will Not Remain Indifferent," Iran Warns
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/08/31/ksir-supertanker-podorvalsya-na-minah-pytayas-nezakonno-peresech-ormuzskiy-proliv) — IRGC: Supertanker Exploded on Mines Trying to "Illegally" Cross the Strait of Hormuz: EADaily
- [Reporter.gr](https://reporter.gr/diethnh/diethneis-eidhseis/684051-iran-yperdeksamenoploio-stis-floges-afoy-prosekrouse-se-dyo-narkes-sto-ormoyz) — Iran: Supertanker in Flames After Hitting Two Mines in Hormuz
- [Islamabad Post](https://islamabadpost.com.pk/irans-revolutionary-guards-say-supertanker-struck-by-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say supertanker struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [focuspress.ro](https://focuspress.ro/mega-petrolier-in-flacari-dupa-ce-a-lovit-mine-in-stramtoarea-ormuz-30217a524) — Mega-Petrolier in Flames After Hitting Me in the Ormuz Strait
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/08/31/world/stena-tou-ormouz-i-texerani-leei-pos-ena-ploio-exei-piasei-fotia-afou-prosekrouse-se-narkes) — Tehran Says a Ship in the Strait of Hormuz Has Caught Fire After Hitting a Mine
- [आज तक](https://aajtak.in/world/story/iran-us-war-news-hormuz-strait-supertanker-hit-mines-caught-fire-ntc-mnrd-smsr-dskc-2633070-2026-08-31) — Supertanker Collides with Gunpowder in Hormuz, Catches Fire Iran Warns Ships
- [thesstoday.gr](https://thesstoday.gr/%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%AC-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%8D%CE%B6-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B9%CF%82-%CF%86%CE%BB%CF%8C%CE%B3%CE%B5%CF%82-%CF%85%CF%80%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%B4%CE%B5%CE%BE%CE%B1) — Strait of Hormuz: Supertanker in Flames After Hitting Two Sea Mines - Thesstoday
- [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/dunya/korfezde-tansiyonu-yukselten-gelisme-iran-abd-ihasini-dusurdu-tankere-mayin-saldirisi-1052064h) — Tensions Rise in the Gulf! Iran Shoots Down US Drone: Mine Attack on Tanker.
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-says-tanker-catches-fire-after-striking-2-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz/4042114) — Iran says tanker catches fire after striking 2 mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [CNBC-TV18](https://cnbctv18.com/world/iran-says-oil-tanker-caught-fire-near-hormuz-after-hitting-mines-19980185.htm) — Iran says oil tanker caught fire near Hormuz after hitting mines
- [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/08/31/iran-yperdexamenoploio-prosekrouse-se-narkes-sta-stena-tou-ormouz-tylichthike-stis-floges) — Iran: Supertanker Hits Mines in the Strait of Hormuz – Engulfed in Flames - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa
- [روزنامه اطلاعات روز](https://etilaatroz.com/260079/iran-us-war-resumes-2) — The Resumption of War Between Iran and America
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/maritime/2155101/iran-stis-floges-yperdexamenoploio-poy-prosekroyse-se-narkes-eno-epicheiroyse-na-diaschisei-ta-stena-toy-ormoyz) — Iran: Supertanker on Fire After Hitting Mines While Attempting to Cross Strait of Hormuz
- [Oil Price](https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Iran-Says-Supertanker-Hit-by-Mines-in-Strait-of-Hormuz.html) — Iran Says Supertanker Hit by Mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/ploio-epese-se-narkes-sta-stena-tou-ormouz) — Ship Hits Mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [t-online](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101412522/supertanker-brennt-in-der-strasse-von-hormus-irans-revolutionsgarden-warnen.html) — Situation Worsens in Street of Hormus: Tanker Burns After Mine Hits
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1327367/iran-prosekroyse-se-narkes-plio-poy-epikheirouse-na-diaskhisei-to-ormouz) — Iran: Ship "Hit Mines" While Attempting to Cross the Strait of Hormuz
- [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/1392245/%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D8%B3%D9%88%D9%BE%D8%B1-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AA%DA%A9%D8%B4) — Maritime Accident for a Super Tanker
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/2f374cf75c67c571) — IRGC says ship struck 2 sea mines after U.S. declared Hormuz cleared
- [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/sepah-super-neft-tankeri-hormuz-bogazinda-iki-deniz-minasina-cirpilib-992586) — IRGC: Super Oil Tanker Hits Two Naval Mines in the Strait of Hormuz
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/russia/2026/08/31/2553691.html) — A supertanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with two sea mines
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/1918515) — Supertanker Exploded on Mines Along the "No-Go" Road in the Strait of Ormuz
- [Gazeta Shqiptare Online](https://gazetashqiptare.al/2026/08/31/pershkallezohet-konflikti-shba-dhe-irani-shkembejne-sulme-ajrore-ne-ngushticen-e-hormuzit) — Conflict Escalates, US and Iran Exchange Airstrikes in the Strait of Hormuz
- [www.economica.net](https://economica.net/stramtoarea-ormuz-iranul-anunta-ca-un-petrolier-de-mari-dimensiuni-a-luat-foc-dupa-ce-a-lovit-mine_972253.html) — The Ormuz - Iran Strait Announces that a Large Oil Tanker Caught Fire After Hitting Me
- [Tribunnews.com](https://tribunnews.com/internasional/7875704/irgc-peringatkan-kapal-yang-langgar-aturan-selat-hormuz-usai-tanker-super-terbakar-terkena-ranjau) — IRGC Warns Ships Violating Strait of Hormuz Rules After Super Tanker Catches Fire After Hitting Mine
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/iran-yperdeksamenoploio-prosekrouse-se-narkes-sta-stena-tou-ormouz-tylixthike-stis-floges) — Iran: Supertanker Hits Mines in Strait of Hormuz – Bursts Into Flames
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/550036/yperdeksamenoploio-xtypithike-apo-narkes-eno-epixeiroyse-na-dielthei-to-ormoyz-anakoinose-to-iran) — Supertanker Hit by Mines While Attempting to Pass Through Hormuz, Iran Says
- [SSS.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/08/iranin-vallankumouskaarti-tankkeri-osui-kahteen-miinaan-ja-syttyi-tuleen-lahella-hormuzinsalmea) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Tanker Hits Two Mines and Catches Fire Near Strait of Hormuz
- [DiarioBitcoin](https://diariobitcoin.com/noticias/iran-reporta-que-un-superpetrolero-se-incendio-tras-impactar-minas-navales-en-ormuz) — Iran Reports that a Super-Oiler Caught Fire After Impacting Naval Mines in Ormuz
- [Khaama Press](https://khaama.com/tanker-catches-fire-after-sea-mine-blast-in-strait-of-hormuz) — Tanker Catches Fire After Sea Mine Blast in Strait of Hormuz
- [Unknown](https://arabic.pressbee.net/show10954560.html?title=%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7-%D9%85%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Fierce Oil Tanker Burning in the Strait of Hormuz
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/iran-hurmuz-bogazindan-yasa-disi-gecmeye-calisan-super-tanker-mayinlara-carparak-alev-aldi-haberi-915248) — Iran: Supertanker Attempting to Illegally Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz Caught Fire After Hitting Mines.
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/08/31/ormoyz-i-techerani-anakoinose-fotia-se-yperdexamenoploio-meta-apo-proskroysi-se-narkes) — Hormuz – Iran: Fire on Supertanker that Hit Mines
- [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/externe/un-petrolier-de-mari-dimensiuni-a-luat-foc-dupa-ce-a-lovit-mine-in-stramtoarea-ormuz-a-fost-complet-imobilizat-801395.html) — A Large Tanker Caught Fire After Hitting Me in the Ormuz Strait. "It Was Completely Immobilized"
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/8/31/1447405.html) — Supertanker Exploded on Mines in the Strait of Ormous
- [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/esteri/iran-usa-guerra-riprendono-i-raid-hormuz-u2flnphs) — Iran, the US Resumes Raids on Hormuz. Tehran Responds by Hitting Bases in Jordan and Emirates
- [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/node/2656391/middle-east) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say supertanker struck by mines in Strait
- [FXStreet](https://fxstreet.com/news/wti-rises-to-near-8450-as-irgc-claims-supertanker-struck-by-mines-in-hormuz-202608310502) — WTI rises to near $84.50 as IRGC claims supertanker struck by mines in Hormuz
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/228805_ploio-pire-fotia-meta-apo-proskroysi-se-narkes-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz-anaferei-iran) — Iran: Ship Catches Fire After Hitting Mine in Strait of Hormuz
- [LaProvence.com](https://laprovence.com/article/france-monde/80322455130397/detroit-dormuz-teheran-affirme-quun-navire-a-pris-feu-apres-avoir-heurte-des-mines) — Ormuz Strait: Tehran Claims Ship Caught Fire After Colliding with Mines
- [Mehr News Agency](https://en.mehrnews.com/news/247329/Supertanker-stopped-after-hitting-mines-in-Strait-of-Hormuz) — Supertanker stopped after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [Unknown](https://alquds.co.uk/%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%86-%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7) — Iran Announces that an Oil Tanker Caught Fire Near the Strait of Hormuz After Colliding with Two Sea Mines.
- [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/hurmuz-bogazinda-sicak-temas-super-tanker-mayina-carparak-alev-aldi-588330) — Hot Clash in the Strait of Hormuz: Supertanker Catches Fire After Hitting a Mine.
- [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/08/31/hermez-ship-fire) — A Fire Broke Out on a Violating Oil Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/hurmuz-bogazindan-yasa-disi-gecmeye-calisan-tanker-mayinlara-carpti-1812730) — A Tanker Attempting to Illegally Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz Struck Mines!
- [Beirut 24](https://beirut24.org/2026/08/31/%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86) — A. Iran ' S Revolutionary Guards: Burning Fire with an Oil Transporter After Hitting Two Mines in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-strait-hormuz-supertanker-struck-mines-6351441) — Iran says supertanker struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4013427/frouroi-epanastasis-souper-tanker-xtupithike-apo-narkes-sto-steno-tou-ormouz) — Revolutionary Guards: Super-Tanker Hit by Mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/iran-hurmuz-bogazi-ndan-yasa-disi-gecmeye-calisan-20191835-haberi) — Iran Emphasizes Tanker Issue in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [negocios.com](https://negocios.com/articulo/geopolitica/iran-vuelve-minar-ormuz-desafia-trump-plena-guerra/20260831065353492969.html) — Iran Again Undermines Ormuz and Challenges Trump in the Midst of War
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/iran-strait-of-hormuz-supertanker-fire-naval-mines-revolutionary-guards/articleshow/133641893.cms) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards say supertanker struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/iran-supertanker-catches-fire-after-hitting-naval-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz-359649) — Iran supertanker catches fire after hitting naval mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-supertanker-catches-fire-after-hitting-naval-mines-in-strait-of-hormuz) — Iran supertanker catches fire after hitting naval mines in Strait of Hormuz
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1077788-napadnaha-tanker-v-ormuzkia-protok) — Atakanaha Tanker to Hormuzkia Duct
- [TradeWinds | Latest shipping and maritime news](https://tradewindsnews.com/casualties/tanker-hit-by-mystery-projectile-while-entering-strait-of-hormuz/2-1-2036558) — Tanker hit by mystery projectile while entering Strait of Hormuz
- [UPI](https://upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/08/31/iran-supertanker-Hormuz-mines/1101788151399) — IRGC says ship struck 2 sea mines after U.S. declared Hormuz cleared
- [MisionesOnline](https://misionesonline.net/2026/08/30/iran-estados-unidos) — Iran Attacked U.S. Military Bases in Jordan in Retaliation for Bombings in the Persian Gulf · Global Voices
- [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/world/us-strikes-iran-for-first-time-in-a-month-tehran-retaliates-with-missile-attacks-2026-08-31-1052819) — US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates with missile attacks
- [Al-Shorouk](https://shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=31082026&id=e9ca7f14-b157-4d11-b6d0-25ac1ae06169) — Revolutionary Guards: We Destroyed the Infrastructure and Positions of United States Fighters at King Hussein ' S and Blue Bases in Jordan -- Al-Sharq Gate
- [sofokleous10.gr](https://sofokleous10.gr/2026/08/31/%CE%BD%CE%AD%CE%B1-%CE%AD%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%83%CE%B7-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%BD%CE%AC-%CF%84%CE%BF%CF%85-%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%BC%CE%BF%CF%8D%CE%B6-%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CE%B7%CF%80%CE%B1) — New Tension in the Strait of Hormuz: US Bombed Larak, Iran Struck Bases in Jordan
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260831012651009) — Iran Immediately Counterattacks US Attack… "Attacks Two US Military Bases in Jordan (Roundup)
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/us-iran-war-strike-strait-of-hormuz-larak-island-us-bases-jordon-trump-khamenei-middle-east-war-india-pm-modi-delhi-weather-nepal-flash-floods-china/liveblog/133639257.cms) — US-Iran war live updates: Iran attacks two US bases in Jordan after America's Larak Island strike
- [The Siasat Daily](https://siasat.com/iran-retaliates-after-us-strikes-on-larak-island-gulf-on-alert-3533511) — Iran retaliates after US strikes on Larak Island, Gulf on alert
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4222430) — In the Wake of the Attack on Lark Island, Details of the Response of Jordanian Defenses to Iranian Missiles
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-s-revolutionary-guard-says-it-struck-2-us-airbases-in-jordan-with-ballistic-missiles/4042065) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it struck 2 US airbases in Jordan with ballistic missiles
- [Seoul Shinmun (서울신문)](https://seoul.co.kr/news/international/2026/08/31/20260831500043) — “Is War Starting Again?”… Iran Launches ‘Punishment’ Missiles After U.S. Strikes Larak Island
- [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/08/31/armiya-iordanii-perehvatila-vosem-iranskih-raket) — Jordan ' S Army Intercepted Eight Iranian Missiles: EADaily
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2764880) — Jordan's Window Is Dropping Eight Iranian Missiles Targeting American Bases.
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/228792_i-iordania-anahaitise-okto-pyrayloys-poy-parabiasan-ton-enaerio-horo-tis) — Jordanian Army: Interception of Eight Missiles
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/1918474) — FA Jordan Reported an Interception of Eight Iranian Missiles
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/iordania-okto-pyravloi-anachaitistikan-apo-ta-systimata-aeramynas/2636263) — Jordan: Eight Missiles Intercepted by Air Defense Systems
- [TDPel Media](https://tdpelmedia.com/jordan-intercepts-8-iranian-missiles-as-tehran-claims-strikes-on-us-military-bases) — Jordan Intercepts 8 Iranian Missiles as Tehran Claims Strikes on US Military Bases
- [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/article/b1xpfbf00gl) — Iran fires ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/urdun-ordusu-hava-sahasini-ihlal-eden-8-fuze-20191765-haberi) — Jordanian Air Defenses Intercepted 8 Missiles.
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/iordania-okto-pyrayloi-anaxaitistikan-apo-tin-aeramyna) — Jordan: Eight Missiles Intercepted by Air Defenses
- [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/jordan-skjot-ned-atte-raketter-etter-iransk-angrep/s/80-95-42449) — Jordan Shoots Down Eight Missiles After Iranian Attack
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1160938-monitor-opnieuw-tanker-beschoten-in-straat-van-hormuz) — Monitor: Tanker Fired upon Again in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Maritime Reporter](https://marinelink.com/news/tanker-hit-hormuz-sailings-drop-542542) — Tanker Hit as Hormuz Sailings Drop
- [El Periodista Online](https://elperiodista.cl/2026/08/petrolero-es-alcanzado-por-proyectil-desconocido-en-el-estrecho-de-ormuz) — Oil Tanker Is Hit by Unknown Projectile in the Strait of Ormuz
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1783289/stena-tou-ormouz-dexamenoploio-htupithike-apo-agnosto-vlima-sunagermos-gia-ti-nausiploia) — Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Hit by Unknown Missile - Navigation Alert
- [sawaleif.com](https://sawaleif.com/%D9%87%D9%8A%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7-%D8%A8%D9%85-1103342) — British Maritime Authority: Injured by an Oil Tanker with Unknown Missiles Off the Coast of Oman
- [Pentapostagma](https://pentapostagma.gr/kosmos/7387447_synagermos-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz-htypithike-tanker-apo-agnosto-blima) — Alarm in the Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Hit by Unknown Missile
- [Haber7](https://haber7.com/dunya/haber/3655651-ingiltere-son-dakika-duyurdu-hurmuz-bogazindan-gecen-tanker-vuruldu) — Breaking News From the UK: A Tanker Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz Has Been Struck.
- [yenicaggazetesi.com](https://yenicaggazetesi.com/hurmuz-bogazinda-gizemli-saldiri-tankeri-kim-vurdu-1066786h.htm) — Mysterious Attack in the Strait of Hormuz: Who Attacked the Tanker?
- [t-online](https://t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/internationale-politik/id_101412252/strasse-von-hormus-erneut-tanker-vor-oman-angegriffen.html) — Tankers Hit by Bullet on Important Oil Route
- [Middle East Eye](https://middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tanker-struck-projectile-hormuz-ukmto-says) — Tanker struck by projectile in Hormuz, UKMTO says
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/hurmuz-bogazinda-gerilim-tanker-kimligi-belirsiz-muhimmatla-vuruldu/haber-1694607) — Tension in the Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Struck by Unidentified Ordnance.
- [وكالة شهاب للأنباء](https://shehabnews.com/post/163173/%D8%A5%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7-%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%B0%D9%8A%D9%81%D8%A9-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%85%D8%B6%D9%8A%D9%82-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — An Oil Tanker Was Hit by a Missile Near the Strait of Hormuz.
- [gazetepencere.com](https://gazetepencere.com/dis-haber/hurmuz-bogazinda-bir-tanker-vuruldu-713765h) — A Tanker Was Struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/monitor-opnieuw-tanker-beschoten-in-straat-van-hormuz) — Monitor: Tanker Fired upon Again in the Strait of Hormuz
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/monitor-opnieuw-tanker-beschoten-in-straat-van-hormuz) — Monitor: Tanker Fired upon Again in the Strait of Hormuz
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/monitor-opnieuw-tanker-beschoten-in-straat-van-hormuz) — Monitor: Tanker Fired upon Again in the Strait of Hormuz
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260831003200079) — Oil Tanker Struck Again in Hormuz Near Oman... "No Casualties"
- [Naver](https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/001/0016279172) — Oil Tanker Struck Again in Hormuz Near Oman... "No Casualties"
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1871557/neo-pligma-se-dexamenoploio-sta-stena-tou-ormouz-htupithike-apo-agnosto-vlima) — New Attack on Tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Hit by Unknown Missile
- [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/08/30/stena-tou-ormouz-dexamenoploio-dechthi) — Attack in the Strait of Hormuz: Tanker Attacked
- [Typosthes](https://typosthes.gr/diethni/440456_dexamenoploio-dehthike-epithesi-sta-stena-toy-ormoyz) — Tanker Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Al-Shorouk](https://shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=30082026&id=96def521-4ea0-4e0d-8895-01ef46c5358c) — A New Attack in the Strait of Hormuz... Targeting an Oil Tanker with missiles...
- [diariocarioca.com](https://diariocarioca.com/2026/08/30/mundo/petroleiro-e-atingido-a-22-km-do-estreito-de-ormuz) — Oil Tanker Hit by Projectile 22 Km From the Strait of Ormuz
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/05e5e0169b1094af) — UK says ship hit by projectile off Oman
- [Al Bawaba](https://albawaba.com/ar/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1/%D8%A5%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B0%D9%88%D9%81-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%87%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%82%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%84-1636080) — An Oil Tanker Was Hit by an Unknown Missile Off the Coast of Oman
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2764564) — A New Attack Window in the Strait of Hormuz... Targeting an Oil Tanker with Missiles.
- [Arti Gerçek](https://artigercek.com/dunya/hurmuzden-gecen-bir-tanker-umman-aciklarinda-vuruldu-349975h) — A Tanker Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz Was Struck Off the Coast of Oman.
- [thepressroom.gr](https://thepressroom.gr/diethni/epithesi-se-dexamenoploio-konta-sto-steno-toy-ormoyz-anaferei-i-ukmto-horis-thymata) — Tanker Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Reports – No Casualties
- [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/dunya/ukmto-duyurdu-hurmuz-bogazindan-gecen-bir-tanker-vuruldu-haberi-838141) — UKMTO Announced: A Tanker Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz Was Hit - Dünya Newspaper
- [srpskainfo.com](https://srpskainfo.com/svijet/nema-podataka-o-zrtvama-tanker-pogodjen-projektilom-u-ormuskom-moreuzu) — Tanker Hit by a Missile in the Strait of Hormuz
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/1918413) — A Tanker en Route to the Strait of Hormuz Was Hit Off the Coast of Oman the Day Before
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/550006/deksamenoploio-dexthike-epithesi-sta-stena-tou-ormoyz-den-ypirksan-thymata) — Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz - No Casualties
- [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/1392189/%D9%88%D9%82%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%AC%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — New Maritime Incident in the Strait of Hormuz
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/ukmto-hurmuz-bogazindan-gecen-bir-tanker-vuruldu-haberi-915190) — UKMTO: A Tanker Was Struck While Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/08/30/petroleiro-atingido-por-projtil-no-estreito-de-ormuz-diz-agncia-britnica.ghtml) — Oil Tanker Hit by Projectile in the Strait of Ormuz, Says British Agency
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-israel-iran-latest-live-news-tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-near-omans-khasab-while-transiting-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-issues-warning-273511) — US-Israel-Iran Latest Live News: Tanker Struck by ‘Unknown Projectile’ Near Oman’s Khasab While Transiting Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Issues Warning
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3969680-tanker-struck-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-says) — Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-uk-maritime-agency/4041839) — Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency
- [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/mideast/30aug2026/oman_202.html) — UKMTO: A Tanker Was Attacked in the Strait of Ormuz
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/8/30/1447339.html) — UKMTO Reported Firing on a Tanker in the Strait of Ormuz
- [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz-ukmto-warning-1.500657396) — Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO warning
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/08/30/2552862.html) — Forward at full speed. As soon as Trump issued another series of theses about the free Hormuz, the Iranians shot down a new ship
- [Egyptian Gazette](https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/tanker-struck-by-projectile-in-strait-of-hormuz) — Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/ukmto-umman-aciklarinda-hurmuz-bogazi-ndan-gecen-20191099-haberi) — Tanker Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [Unknown](https://shafaq.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85/%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9-%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B7-%D8%A8%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B0%D9%88%D9%81-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%87%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — The Pity of News... an Oil Tanker Was Hit by Unknown Missiles Near Hormuz.
- [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/08/30/oman-oil-ship) — An Oil Tanker Was Targeted North of Khasab in Oman.
- [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6932359/%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%AA-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B3-%D8%A8%D9%87-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AA%DA%A9%D8%B4-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Unknown Projectile Hits Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
- [inn.ir](https://inn.ir/news/article/165568/%D9%88%D9%82%D9%88%D8%B9-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — A Maritime Accident Occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [asriran.com](https://asriran.com/fa/news/1188085/%D9%88%D9%82%D9%88%D8%B9-%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AB%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — A Maritime Accident Occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [MyCryptoParadise](https://mycryptoparadise.com/oil-tanker-struck-by-projectile-in-the-strait-of-hormuz) — Oil tanker struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
- [snn.ir](https://snn.ir/fa/news/1448469/%DB%8C%DA%A9-%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AA-%DA%A9%D8%B4-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2-%D9%87%D8%AF%D9%81-%D9%BE%D8%B1%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B3-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%DA%AF%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%AA) — An Oil Tanker Was Targeted by an Unidentified Projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/955344/tanker-hit-unknown-projectile-strait-hormuz-ukmto-2) — Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Says
- [Jovem Pan News](https://jovempan.com.br/mundo/navio-petroleiro-e-atingido-por-projetil-no-estreito-de-ormuz-nao-ha-registro-de-vitimas) — Oil Ship Hit by Projectile in the Strait of Ormuz; No Record of Victims

## Questions

**What happened to the tanker in the Strait of Hormuz?**

A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile. The incident occurred on September 21, 2026, and resulted in minor injuries to two crew members. Authorities are investigating the cause of the strike.

**Who reported the incident?**

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the incident. Military authorities informed UKMTO that the tanker was hit while conducting an inbound transit. The vessel continued to its next port of call under its own power.

**Were there any environmental impacts reported?**

No environmental impact had been reported following the incident. The tanker remained under its own power and continued to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the strike.

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