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A tanker transiting south-eastward through the Persian Gulf was struck by two unidentified projectiles on Monday night on its port side, approximately 133 kilometres east of Ras al-Khafji in Saudi Arabia, according to the British Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO).
All crew members were accounted for following the incident, with no environmental damage reported. The attack represents another maritime incident in a strategically critical shipping lane, raising fresh concerns about regional security.
The identity of the projectiles and their origin remains unclear at the time of reporting. The incident follows a pattern of shipping disruptions in the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters.
Sources: Walla, Times of Israel, Ynet
Update 05:01: A tanker has been struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Persian Gulf near Saudi Arabian waters, with all crew members accounted for and no environmental damage reported.
