The suspected attack came soon after Iran threatened vessels to stop using the route through the strait without Tehran’s permission.

Rubio: if this is allowed in Hormuz, well then this will spread throughout the world like a contagion.

ALBAWABA- A cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman on Thursday, raising fresh concerns over maritime security near

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14 kilometres) southeast of Dahit, in Oman's Musandam exclave.