Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
U.S., Iran appeared to be digging in for a protracted conflict, hardening their positions and rejecting renewed negotiations after a temporary truce lapsed.
A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in damage to the engine room and a crew casualty. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received the report and stated that the remaining crew are being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
The incident comes as the US and Iran appear to be hardening their positions, with CNBC World reporting that they are digging in for a protracted conflict and rejecting renewed negotiations after a temporary truce lapsed.
The incident has seen an increase in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices, according to FXStreet, which reported a 0.15% increase to $84.25 at the time of writing.
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- Damage, crew casualty reported onboard vessel hit in Hormuz Strait, UKMTO says middleeasteye.net
- World : Vessel Struck By 'Unknown Projectile' In Strait Of Hormuz: UKMTO bernama.com
- Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict cnbc.com
- Projectile hits ship in Strait of Hormuz, injures crew member: UK maritime agency english.ajel.sa
- Crew killed in vessel strike in Strait of Hormuz economictimes.indiatimes.com
