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Updated on: October 19, 2026 / 6:07 AM EDT / CBS News

A tug boat traveling near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two unknown projectiles, a British maritime monitoring agency said Sunday.

The U.K. navy's Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO) said in a statement that a tugboat traveling southbound off the coast of the United Arab Emirates "reported being struck by two unknown projectiles."

"The tug has sustained damage but is continuing on its route," the agency said, "one minor casualty has been reported."

Last week saw 10 attacks on commercial vessels in and near the strait, according to the UKMTO, which said October has already become the worst month for attacks on shipping in the strait since the early days of the war in March.

The U.S. issued a security alert on Monday urging Americans in the Middle East to "exercise heightened vigilance."

"Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions," the statement said.

It added that hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly and that groups backed by Iran may target U.S. interests overseas "or at locations associated…

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