The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday that it had received a report of an incident northeast of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates, involving a southbound tugboat that was struck by two projectiles of unknown origin.
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The agency said on its website that the incident resulted in one minor injury and damage to the tugboat, which continued sailing along its route.
UKMTO advised vessels to exercise caution while navigating the area and to report any suspicious activity to the agency as authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
Tehran has effectively closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz since the war began on February 28 following the outbreak of the Iran war. In response, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran also announced in September the establishment of a “restricted area” near the vital waterway for global fuel trade, covering part of the Gulf of Oman.
