Unidentified Projectile Strikes Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
21 September 2026 · All day · Political event · Persian Gulf
Outcome
According to IRNA, on 21 September 2026 (30 Shahrivar 1405) an unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members. The strait is a key route for Middle East, including Iranian, oil exports, and any insecurity there raises global oil supply risk. As of 22 September 2026 the source of the projectile has still not been identified.
About this event
- Status
- Confirmed: two crew members injured, source of projectile not yet identified
- Casualties
- 2 crew members injured
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