Attack on cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz: Crew evacuated
Quick Look
- An unidentified ammunition hit a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- It was reported that there were deaths or injuries among the crew as a result of the attack, the ship caught fire and the crew was evacuated.
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Why It Matters
Iran had previously announced that it would target ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz without permission.
In the statement made by UKMTO based on security sources, it was stated that a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an ammunition of unknown origin.
In the statement, it was noted that 2 members of the crew were killed or injured, and the ship caught fire and drifted uncontrollably.
In the statement sharing the information that the crew was evacuated, it was stated that no environmental pollution has been reported yet.
In the statement, ships in the region were advised to proceed cautiously and report any suspicious situations to UKMTO.
No information was given about who carried out the attack.
Iran had announced that it would target ships "passing without permission" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Open Questions
- Who carried out the attack?
- What is the exact number of crew casualties?
