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Projectile of unknown origin hits ship in the Strait of Hormuz

RTP Notícias13 September 2026 at 08:10

A ship crossing the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile of unknown origin, according to information released by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO). The incident was reported on September 13, 2026.

The London-based agency did not indicate whether the attack caused casualties or material damage to the ship. The origin of the projectile has not yet been identified.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime route located between Oman and Iran, through which a significant portion of international oil maritime traffic passes. The region has been the scene of various incidents involving ships in recent years.

The UKMTO is the body responsible for monitoring and coordinating information about commercial maritime operations in the United Kingdom, acting as a contact point for reports of incidents at sea.

Why this matters

The incident directly affects maritime traffic on one of the most strategic and sensitive routes in the world for oil transportation, representing a threat to international navigation security in a region already marked by geopolitical tensions. The lack of information about authorship, casualties, or damage keeps uncertainty about the consequences and the potential for conflict escalation.

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