Current Affairs
Attacks on Four Tankers Reported in Strait of Hormuz Transit
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported four vessels attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on 28 and 29 September. The Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker Al Funtas was struck by an unknown projectile on 28 September, causing a fire that was later extinguished. On 29 September, three additional vessels—the Vanuatu-flagged Mersin Prosperity, Liberian-flagged Sinbad, and Bahamas-flagged LNG tanker Al Ruwais—were hit by unknown projectiles. Authorities confirmed no damage to the tankers, all crews remained safe, and no pollution was observed.
