Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz, fire contained

A British maritime authority announced that an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile yesterday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board.

The authority stated that rescue teams successfully extinguished the fire on the tanker, confirming that all crew members are safe and no injuries were reported.

US Central Command responds to Iranian claims

Meanwhile, US Central Command denied Iran's claim of full control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The command emphasized that thousands of vessels have freely transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent months, noting that more than one billion barrels of oil passed through the strait during the same period.