A U.S. Navy supply ship operating in the Middle East was damaged in an incident, officials said

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. Navy supply ship operating in the Middle East was damaged in an incident that is under investigation, officials said Tuesday.

The damage to the USNS Big Horn occurred after the tanker had been supplying the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier battle group and remained in the region, where tensions have risen over the war between Israel and Hamas and Israel's ongoing attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

A U.S. Navy official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss matters not yet made public, said the damage occurred in the Middle East but declined to comment on its exact location. A photo released by the U.S. military on Sept. 5 shows sailors aboard the Lincoln receiving supplies from the Big Horn. The Lincoln is patrolling the Arabian Sea.

The official said the crew of the Big Horn was safe and there were no signs of an oil leak on board.