Pakistan, Sept. 21 -- Two tankers were hit by projectiles or debris in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to a maritime security . The incidents occurred as tensions remain high in the strategic waterway amid the ongoing Middle East war.

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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said an inbound tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile". Two crew members suffered minor injuries in the incident. However, the vessel remained operational and continued toward its next port of call under its own power.

British security firm Vanguard Tech separately reported that the UK-flagged tanker La Stephanie was hit by a drone. The firm also reported mino...