Israeli media outlet Ynet reports that the crew of the vessel targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued. No further details on the crew's condition or location have been released.
The crew of the cargo vessel targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz has been rescued, Israeli media outlet Ynet reported at 08:37 Jerusalem on Sunday. The report brings the sequence to a close after the crew was reported to have abandoned ship and taken to lifeboats on Saturday.
On Saturday, July 11, the crew's abandonment was first reported by Ynet at 13:41 Jerusalem, with the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) corroborating that the crew was on a lifeboat after the vessel was struck east of Oman. That followed US confirmation earlier that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had fired a missile at the commercial vessel, and the IRGC's announcement of a formal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening further attacks. The vessel was initially reported struck near the Omani coast, with the IRGC claiming it had seized a vessel after warning shots.
The incident is part of a broader Iranian campaign to assert control over the strategic waterway, as The Zioneer has reported. In recent weeks, Iran has conducted multiple strikes on commercial shipping, demanded tolls for passage, and formally closed the strait, escalating tensions with the US and regional powers.
The crew's condition and current location have not been disclosed. The vessel's identity and the extent of damage remain unclear. The status of the strait's closure and the potential for further escalation continue to be monitored.
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