The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday reported an incident within the Strait of Hormuz saying that the Master of Tanker of a ship has been struck by an unidentified projectile."UKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz. The Master of Tanker has reported being struck by an unidentified projectile," it said.Also read: US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of HormuzNo organization or nation has claimed responsibility of the attack yet.The maritime agency added that the vessel sustained damage to their bridge and all crew are reported safe.No environmental damage has been reported at present, it said, further advising vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.Authorities are investigating the strike that comes hours after an Iranian drone launched strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, throwing the fate of the recently agreed US-Iran peace deal into question. Following the Iranian attack, the US military on Friday launched attacks on missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites.
US-Iran war: UKMTO says ship hit by projectile within Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war news: A tanker's master was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UKMTO reported Saturday. The vessel's bridge sustained damage, but all crew are safe with no environmental impact. This incident follows an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the same area, raising concerns about regional stability and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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