Ship hit by missile in Gulf of Oman, link between Hormuz Strait and Arabian Sea, near Pakistan: Report

Ship hit by missile in Gulf of Oman, link between Hormuz Strait and Arabian Sea, near Pakistan: Report

A container ship was hit by a missile in the Gulf of Oman, off the coast of Pakistan, news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday citing maritime security sources.

What Happened

It advised vessels to remain alert to the evolving security situation in the region.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that on August 11, 2026, at 0715 UTC, it received a report of an “incident involving a container ship and military forces” in the Gulf of Oman. The British agency did not identify the military force involved, the vessel’s name or flag, or the nature of the incident, and said authorities are aware and that investigations are ongoing.