projectile
Coverage of projectile in the Nexus archive.
- Tanker hit off the coast of Oman, UK maritime agency says
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile eight nautical miles northeast of Oman's Limah, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by the UKMTO.
- Vessel hit 19 nautical miles away from Oman, maritime body says
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 19 nautical miles east of Oman's Khasab, according to the UKMTO. The crew is reported safe with no environmental impact.
- Falling debris from intercepted Iranian strikes sparks fires in Kuwait
Falling debris from intercepted Iranian strikes caused fires in Kuwait. A projectile struck a border area between Kuwait and Iraq, igniting a fire and producing thick smoke.
- Vessel hit by unknown projectile 40 nautical miles from Oman's Qalhat, maritime body says
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 40 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Qalhat, according to the UKMTO. The projectile hit the vessel's starboard-side engine room, but all crew members were reported safe.
- Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike near Hormuz
A Qatari LNG tanker, Al Rekayyat, was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire in its engine room and raising risks of explosion. The vessel, carrying liquefied natural gas, is stationary and awaiting salvage operations once the fire is extinguished.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state television, which stated the tanker ignored warnings but did not directly claim the attack.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim responsibility.
- Tanker on fire off coast of Oman after being hit by projectile
A tanker is on fire off the coast of Oman after being hit by a projectile. Iran's state TV claims the tanker ignored warnings, but no direct responsibility for the attack has been declared.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being struck by a projectile. The incident occurred in a strategically significant waterway.
- Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, UK says
An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. The incident occurred east of Limah, Oman, with no casualties reported.
- Tanker hit by unknown projectile 8 nautical miles away from Oman's Limah, maritime body says
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 8 nautical miles east of Oman's Limah, causing a fire on its port side. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency reported no casualties or environmental impact.
- Gunfire at party leads to arrest in Livingston Parish
A 24-year-old man was arrested after firing a gun during a Fourth of July party in Livingston Parish, causing a projectile to penetrate a neighboring home and damage property.
- Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to the bridge. The UK Maritime Trade Operation reported all crew are safe and no environmental damage has occurred.
- Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz decreased, with 42 commodity vessels crossing on Thursday, half using a southern passageway near Oman despite Iran's warnings and a projectile strike reported. The number of vessels dropped from Wednesday's 57 to 42, with 10 entering and 32 exiting the Gulf.
- UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a vessel, as reported by the British military. The projectile strike prompted the temporary halt in maritime operations.
- Maritime body says tanker struck off the coast of Oman
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 6 nautical miles off the coast of Oman, as reported by the UKMTO on Friday. The vessel's port bow was hit, with no environmental impact and all crew members safe.