UK Merchant Marine Operations: Two container ships hit in Strait of Hormuz

In the written statement made by UKMTO, it was stated that unknown ammunition hit two container ships of 50 thousand tons and 19 thousand tons passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

In the statement, it was stated that minor damage occurred to both ships as a result of the attack, there was no loss of life or injury, and the ships were able to continue sailing on their routes.

While it was stated that an investigation was launched by the authorities regarding the incident, other ships passing through the region were advised to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.

Due to the war that started with the attacks of the USA and Israel on Iran on February 28 and the subsequent naval blockade imposed by the USA, Iran greatly restricts the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and targets ships that want to pass through the Bosphorus "without permission".

While Iran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and its surroundings reached their highest level since the beginning of the war, it was announced that 6 ships were attacked only two days ago.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced this morning that a ship carrying 2,500 containers sank after hitting a mine while trying to pass through the alternative southern route of the Strait of Hormuz.