An oil tanker near Oman was hit by three unidentified projectiles.

(1) The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported that an oil tanker of undisclosed identity was hit by three unidentified projectiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, 17 nautical miles east of Muscat, Oman. (2) The agency has received relevant reports about this maritime incident, but has not yet disclosed the method of attack, specific information about the vessel involved, or the cause of the event. (3) The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global energy shipping corridor, and shipping safety risks in this area are continuously monitored by the commodity markets. (4) Market institutions have warned that rising regional maritime conflict risks may disrupt the shipping supply expectations for crude oil and other energy commodities.