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Strait between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of Oman, with a portion of the southwest of the peninsula under the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The strait is about 104 miles long, with a width varying from about 60 mi to 24 mi.
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A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, British navy affiliated agency UKMTO said, citing multiple sources.
UKMTO issues time-delayed report; says a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on October 6th
The UK Maritime Trade Operations said Thursday that a crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, advising vessels to exercise caution in the strategic waterway.