A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile 68 nautical miles northeast of Jubail, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday.
All crew members were reported safe and had been evacuated following the incident, while no environmental impact had been reported, according to the British maritime authority.
The incident adds to maritime security concerns in the region, with authorities continuing to monitor developments in nearby waters.