Drone Attack Reported in Third Strike on Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz

A third commercial tanker has come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reporting Tuesday that a vessel was struck by an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), marking the latest in a string of incidents that have reignited concerns over shipping security in one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints.

According to UKMTO, the latest incident involved a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz that “was struck by an unknown Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV)” and sustained minor structural damage. No casualties or pollution were reported, and the vessel is continuing to its next port of