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LPG Tanker Damaged by Projectile Debris in Strait of Hormuz

Sep 21, 2026 10:38 AM CT Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf shipping,security,energy,chokepoint,incident

Summary

A LPG tanker was struck by debris from an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to UKMTO reports. The incident highlights ongoing security risks to commercial shipping in a critical energy chokepoint, potentially linked to regional instability or proxy activities, though the specific perpetrator has not been identified.

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LPG tanker hit by debris from unknown projectile off Hormuz A LPG tanker transiting outbound of the Strait of Hormuz was hit by debris from unknown projectiles, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Monday. The UKMTO said the tanker would continue to its next port of call,...

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