India, July 7 -- A third oil tanker has been struck within 24 hours while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), heightening concerns over security in one of the world's most strategically important shipping lanes.

Third tanker targeted

In a post on X on Tuesday, UKMTO said the latest vessel was hit by an unidentified uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), causing minor structural damage.

"UKMTO has received a report of a further incident involving a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker was struck by an unknown Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and has sustained minor structural damage. No casualties or environmental impact reported, and vessel is continuing to its next port of call," ...