Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz; crew reported safe

The attack came as a high-level delegation from Pakistan was wrapping up meetings in Tehran with the goal of bringing a negotiated end to the nearly six-month old war.

An oil tanker was hit with a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report Tuesday that highlighted the ongoing dangers for shipping companies attempting to use the waterway while Iran holds it in firm control.

An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz

Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East  AP News

Tehran said vessels violated protocols for travelling across waterway and could face fines or confiscation

The warning heightens risks for the charterers and shipowners whose vessels transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the world's energy shipments.

Continued economic pressure could prompt Iran to target Gulf oil exports and US economic interests, Tehran has said.

Fewer than 20 ships transit key Strait of Hormuz over weekend, data shows  Reuters

Less than 20 ships transit Strait of Hormuz over weekend Fewer than 20 vessels have travelled through the Strait of Hormuz during the weekend, data from Kpler showed.  Four vessels crossed the strait on Sunday, with 13 others transiting on Saturday.  The full count remains unclear, as some ships had switched off