Maritime security risks remain elevated across the Middle East, with a new attack reported on a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker near Oman and continued threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC).

The tanker was struck by an unknown projectile on October 22 while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, about seven nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman. No casualties or environmental impact were reported, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The JMIC’s latest advisory, covering the period from March 1 to October 25, classifies the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz as severe, with deliberate hostile action considered highly likely.…