Two tankers reportedly struck by 'unknown projectiles' in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating hostilities

Two oil supertankers were reportedly struck by 'unknown projectiles' late on August 31, 2026, while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on September 1, 2026, that a tanker had been struck by three unknown projectiles approximately 17 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman. These incidents follow a recent resumption of tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran, contributing to depressed commercial traffic in the strategic waterway.