This is an entry from: Live: Hegseth says military action still possible in US-Israel war on Iran Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Hormuz Strait, UKMTO says 27 August 2026 02:15 BST A vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said early on Thursday.

The strike caused a fire that was later extinguished. No environmental impact was reported and all crew members were safe and accounted for.