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UKMTO Warning 155-26: crude oil tanker struck above the waterline by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

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

UKMTO Warning 155-26 says a verified source (time-late report) reported that, within the Strait of Hormuz on 3 October 2026 (time to be confirmed), a crude oil tanker was struck above the waterline by an unknown projectile. UKMTO says authorities are investigating; the warning gives no exact position and names no attacker. UKMTO posted the warning on X at 14:31 UTC on 5 October 2026.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: UKMTO WARNING 155-26 - ATTACK Strait of Hormuz, UK_MTO X: UKMTO WARNING 155-26

UKMTO Warning 155-26 (PDF) and its X post are one primary official account, not independent confirmation. The warning gives no position beyond 'within the Strait of Hormuz', no attacker and no vessel name.