Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East
A ship was hit by a projectile early Tuesday as it was sailing out of the…
A ship suffered engine room damage and a crew member was injured early Tuesday while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations center. The identity of the vessel and cargo, as well as whether the injured crew member survived the attack, remain undisclosed. The UKMTO is investigating the incident and has not found any environmental harm resulting from the vessel's damage.
Iran has effectively sealed the key waterway, which previously allowed roughly one-fifth of global oil trade, following the Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran on February 28. The United States is currently imposing a blockade on all Iranian shipping through the strait.
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