Riyadh: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker was struck by shrapnel from unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz after leaving the Gulf.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported today that it had received a delayed notification regarding the incident. It stated that the tanker would continue its voyage to its next port of call, while the competent authorities investigate the circumstances of the incident.