Three vessels hit by 'unidentified projectiles' in Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says
Three ships were struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency.
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AIThe UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported today that three vessels were struck by 'unidentified projectiles' while passing through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.
According to Al Arabiya, the agency, which monitors maritime traffic, said it received a delayed report indicating that an oil tanker, a cargo ship, and a liquefied natural gas carrier were all hit by unidentified projectiles.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil supplies, has become a focal point in the conflict between the United States and Iran that began seven months ago.