Tanker Struck by Drone Near Strait of Hormuz, Crew Safe
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A commercial tanker was hit by a drone while exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The agency reported that the vessel sustained minor damage and that all crew members are safe. The attack occurred in a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil supplies pass. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the strike. The UKMTO is coordinating with naval authorities to ensure the tanker's safe passage. Further details on the vessel's identity or cargo were not immediately released.