London, June 27 -- A tanker transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been targeted and hit in the latest maritime incident, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The captain of the tanker confirmed that the vessel was struck by "an unidentified projectile", the British maritime agency disclosed.

The UKMTO added that the vessel sustained damage to the bridge. Crucially, all crew members are reported safe, and no environmental damage has been reported at present following the impact.

Relevant maritime authorities are currently investigating the incident, the UKMTO said.

Earlier, the United States launched military strikes targeting Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, alongside coastal ...