What Happened in the Hormuz Strait? Tanker Attacked by Unknown Missile – Latest Updates

Lee Jun-heum | 2026.05.05

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AFP reported on May 4 (local time) that an unidentified projectile struck a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a day earlier that an unknown projectile had hit a tanker and confirmed all crew were safe. Authorities said the attack occurred about 145 km north of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. Investigators are probing the incident and have urged ships to exercise caution when transiting the area. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would launch an operation beginning the morning of May 4 (Middle East time) to help third‑country vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz exit the area safely. The UKMTO said it will maintain the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz at "critical" as military operations continue. Reporter: Kang Eun-narae Audio: AI dubbing Produced by: Lee Junheum #Iran #Israel #StraitOfHormuz #projectile #strike #tanker #UAE #UKMTO Yonhap News TV For news tips and inquiries: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23 Lee Junheum (humi@yna.co.kr)