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UKMTO Warning 166-26: outbound tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz on 11 October; crew safe

ATTACK
Location
Within the Strait of Hormuz (UKMTO gives no exact position)
Importance
Standard

UKMTO Warning 166-26, issued on 12 October 2026, says UKMTO received a time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz on 11 October 2026, incident time to be confirmed, in which an outbound tanker was struck by an unknown projectile. The crew were confirmed safe and the environmental impact was unknown; authorities are investigating. UKMTO graded the source as verified but did not name the vessel or give a position, and advised vessels to transit with caution and report suspicious activity. It is not established whether this report corresponds to a tanker strike already claimed by the IRGC Navy or reported under an earlier UKMTO Warning.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: UKMTO WARNING 166-26 - ATTACK Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO WARNING 166-26

UKMTO numbered Warning PDF and @UK_MTO post; time-late report; no vessel name, incident time or exact position.