Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Sept. 23, 2026. Picture taken through a window. (Credit: Stringer/Reuters)
A cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an "unknown projectile" on Wednesday, causing a fire and two casualties, a British maritime agency said.
"The Company Security Officer of a cargo vessel reports being struck by an unknown projectile. The vessel is on fire and adrift," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. "All crew have been evacuated with 2 casualties reported."
A cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an "unknown projectile" on Wednesday, causing a fire and two casualties, a British maritime agency said.
"The Company Security Officer of a cargo vessel reports being struck by an unknown projectile. The vessel is on fire and adrift," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. "All crew have been evacuated with 2 casualties reported."
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