The British Maritime Trade Operations center reports that a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 14 km southeast of Duqm, Oman, at around 19:10 Jerusalem time. The impact hit the starboard side and damaged the bridge; no casualties or environmental contamination have been reported.
The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center reported that a merchant cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 14 km southeast of Duqm, Oman, around 19:10 Jerusalem time on Thursday, June 25. The impact hit the starboard side and caused damage to the ship's navigation bridge, but no casualties among the crew and no environmental contamination were reported.
The report follows a separate incident earlier Thursday (18:19 Jerusalem) where a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman, which The Zioneer reported as a SAME-THREAD development. The current incident appears to be a distinct event, occurring later and in a slightly different location.
No party has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments, has seen several incidents in recent weeks involving merchant vessels struck by projectiles or engaging with smaller craft. The UKMTO remains a primary source for maritime security alerts, though its reports are often preliminary and subject to further verification.
7 developments
- StrongIRGC attacks vessel off Oman in Strait of Hormuz, following threats to close strait
- StrongIRGC warns Oman against bypassing Iran in Strait of Hormuz transit
- DevelopingIRGC-affiliated news agency claims Iranian missile hit US Navy ship off Oman
- DevelopingIRGC says it struck two vessels attempting to illegally cross the Strait of Hormuz
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