British maritime agency: Cargo ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
A British maritime agency reported a cargo ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, with no casualties announced so far.
A British maritime agency has received a report that a cargo ship was struck by a projectile while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. According to the agency, the projectile impacted the vessel's hull, but no casualties have been reported thus far. The incident has occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States.
President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire to declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory. However, a White House official clarified to The Wall Street Journal that the president was only joking and did not discuss asserting sovereignty over the strait with his advisers. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy Commander Admiral Ali Azmaei stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, urging the reality to be observed on the ground rather than through statements or press releases from US officials.
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