Tanker hit by projectile off Iraq's Al-Faw; crew safe, probe underway

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 28 nm southeast of Al-Faw, Iraq, with crew reported safe and no environmental impact. The incident adds to a pattern of maritime attacks in the Persian Gulf, though the attacker and motive remain unconfirmed. It matters as it could signal renewed targeting of shipping lanes, affecting regional risk and oil transit.