A fresh security scare has hit Gulf waters after an oil tanker came under attack near the coast of the United Arab Emirates, adding to growing concerns over maritime safety in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors.

According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, the incident took place about 78 miles off Fujairah. The agency said the vessel was targeted by an anti-ship missile. No casualties were reported and there was no immediate indication of environmental damage.

Earlier on Sunday, the same British maritime agency reported another incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where a cargo ship was approached and attacked by several small boats.

Officials said the cargo vessel was travelling north about 11 nautical miles west of the Iranian port of Sirik when the attack occurred. All crew members were reported safe and no pollution or cargo loss was immediately detected.

The latest incidents have heightened concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the Gulf, a route that carries a major share of global oil exports. Any disruption in the narrow waterway can quickly affect energy markets and international trade flows.

The attacks came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a new American initiative aimed at helping vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said several neutral countries had requested US assistance to help their ships move safely through the region amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.