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- British marine monitor reported a vessel hit by an unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
- The incident occurred on Monday amid ongoing Middle East conflict involving US-Israeli attacks on Iran
- UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed no damage or environmental impact from the projectile strike
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Let us know.A British marine monitor said on Tuesday it received a report of a vessel struck by an unknown projectile the day before in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Since US-Israeli attacks on Iran started the Middle East war in February, Tehran has blockaded the strait, a key shipping route for oil and gas.
UK Maritime Trade Operations said there was "no reported damage or environmental impact" from the incident, which it said took place on Monday, and that "authorities are investigating".
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