An unidentified vessel has been struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one crew member dead.

According to Operativ Media, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the incident occurred as the vessel was exiting the strait.

The strike damaged the ship's engine room and claimed the life of a crew member. The Oman Coast Guard is providing assistance to the remaining crew members.

The cause of the incident and those responsible for the attack are under investigation. UKMTO has advised vessels operating in the region to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity.

Amid rising threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, this latest incident has further heightened concerns over maritime transport safety in the region. Reports had previously emerged of several commercial ships coming under attack in the area.