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UKMTO Warning 167-26: inbound container vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz on 11 October

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

UKMTO Warning 167-26, issued on 12 October 2026, says UKMTO received a time-late report from a verified source that a container vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting inbound through the Strait of Hormuz on 11 October 2026, with the incident time to be confirmed. Authorities are investigating. UKMTO did not name the vessel or give a position, and advised vessels to transit with caution and report suspicious activity.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: UKMTO WARNING 167-26 - ATTACK Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO WARNING 167-26

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