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LNG Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

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THE BRIEF
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A Greek-operated LNG tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 4, 2026, raising regional maritime security concerns.

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The vessel, managed by GasLog, confirmed that the crew remains safe and the ship is stable, despite reports of an explosion near the tanker off the Oman coast.

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This incident follows a series of maritime tensions in the area, with regional authorities investigating whether the strike was a targeted attack or collateral damage from ongoing regional conflicts.