As military and political tensions between the US and Iran continue, it has been claimed that a new attack has been carried out against a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to a report by the Iran-based Fars News Agency citing local sources, a supertanker sailing on an unauthorized route while passing through the Strait of Hormuz was attacked.
It was alleged that the ship was hit approximately 8 kilometers off the coast of Oman and that a fire broke out on board.
While sources claimed that the tanker in question was carrying approximately 2.5 million barrels of oil, no information has yet been shared regarding which country's flag the ship was flying.
It has also not yet been announced whether there were any deaths or injuries among the crew in the attack.
News Source: 12punto
