Middle East tensions: oil tanker hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman

A crude-oil tanker was hit late on Friday by an unknown projectile near Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The ship’s captain reported that the vessel was hit on its port side around 4 nautical miles east of Oman, according to UKMTO.

All crew members were reported safe, it said. According to UKMTO, no environmental damage has been reported.

The authorities are investigating, while the agency advised ships passing through the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.