UKMTO: Vessel hit by unknown projectile, catches fire 40NM south of Iran's Lavan Island

[UKMTO] The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it has received a report of an incident 40NM south of Lavan Island, Iran, in which a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile on the port side, causing a fire onboard. According to UKMTO, the crew has been reported safe and there is no reported environmental impact at this time. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities investigate.