A fourth vessel is reportedly on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Zioneer. No details on the ship's identity, the cause of the blaze, or casualties are available.
A fourth vessel is reportedly on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Israeli news reports Monday night. The Kol Israel news channel reported at 23:03 Jerusalem time that a ship is ablaze in the strategic waterway. No details on the vessel's identity, nationality, the cause of the fire, or casualties are available yet.
Earlier Monday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that three crude oil tankers were struck above the waterline in the Strait of Hormuz. At 17:26 Jerusalem, a UKMTO warning reported an inbound tanker struck by an unknown projectile. At 17:38, a third incident was reported, and by 17:40, UKMTO said a verified report indicated three oil tankers had been hit. The Zioneer reported the confirmation at 17:41 Jerusalem.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint for maritime attacks in recent months. As The Zioneer has reported, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has repeatedly targeted commercial shipping in the waterway, including ballistic missile strikes and drone attacks. In July and August, multiple incidents involving struck tankers and burning vessels were documented.
The identity of the fourth burning ship, the extent of damage, and whether there are any casualties remain unclear. It is also unknown if this incident is connected to the earlier series of strikes or a separate event.
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