Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; fire extinguished

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that has been extinguished, according to the British maritime agency. The attacker and motive remain unconfirmed, but the incident raises risks to shipping in a critical chokepoint. This follows a pattern of maritime attacks in the region, though the specific actor is not yet identified.