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ConflictSaudi Arabia·17 Oct 2026

Tanker struck by unknown projectile off the coast of Saudi Arabia

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On October 17, 2026, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. All crew members were reported safe and successfully evacuated following the incident. UKMTO confirmed that there was no observed environmental impact resulting from the…

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Middle East Eye
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