Aerial Attack on Tanker, Oman
Issued: 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-06-12 22:30:00 CW Alert 013- (Jun 26) Indian Ocean Aerial attack Military UKMTO/Open Source
The UKMTO have reported that a tanker was struck on its Port Bow by an unknown projectile 6NM east of Oman (exact position not specified). The crew are reported safe and there is no reported environmental impact. The tanker is continuing to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating. UPDATE: Open-sources have reported that U.S. CENTCOM have stated that Iran launched several UAVs targeting commercial vessels passing through the strategic waterway on night of 12/13 June. U.S. CENTCOM reportedly stated that all of the drones were intercepted and destroyed.
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