An incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, involving a tanker that was struck by a projectile. The British military reported that the tanker caught on fire early Tuesday morning. This event is the latest in a series of attacks targeting vessels in the area.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes. The tanker was traveling off the coast of Oman when the incident occurred.

Further details about the attack are available from the British military and other sources, including NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.