A tanker was struck by three projectiles while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The UKMTO issued a statement on Tuesday confirming the incident, which was subsequently reported by Reuters. No further details about the damage or casualties have been released.
This maritime security incident adds to ongoing concerns about the safety of shipping routes critical for global energy supplies, a factor closely watched by Japanese markets given Japan's heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil imports.