# Multiple tankers reportedly damaged in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe as cause remains unclear

*Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-11-12T16:06:12.710Z (2h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Middle East
**Importance**: 9/10
**Sources**: https://t.me/BossBotOfficial/21667 | https://t.me/BossBotOfficial/21666 | https://t.me/militarysummary/32816 | https://t.me/operativnoZSU/225983 | https://t.me/war_noir/25650
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**Deck**: A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile and Iran’s army says two more were damaged by naval mines while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to UK and Iranian reports, with no casualties confirmed.

Commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is under new scrutiny after several tankers were reportedly damaged while crossing one of the world’s key sea lanes.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which tracks threats to merchant vessels, said a tanker was struck by an “unknown projectile” while transiting the strait on Thursday. All crew were reported safe.

Around the same time, Iranian state television said the country’s regular army reported that two tankers were hit by naval mines in the same waterway. The reports did not mention any deaths, fires, or pollution, and there was no immediate independent confirmation of who placed the mines or what type they were.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage off Iran’s southern coast that connects Gulf oil and gas producers to global markets. Even limited damage to ships there can force shipowners, charterers, and insurers to reassess the risks of sailing through the area.

Key developments to watch now are whether any state or group is publicly identified as responsible, how insurers respond to the latest reports, and whether shipping companies alter routes or schedules through the strait.