Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
A bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran, near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). All crew members on the unidentified vessel are reported safe, and no environmental damage has been detected following the incident. The area remains volatile amid an ongoing US-Israel war on Iran and reciprocal maritime blockades.
- ▪A bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft near the Strait of Hormuz off Iran's coast.
- ▪All crew on the vessel are safe and no environmental impact has been reported.
- ▪The incident occurred 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran, a location on the Iranian side of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The US Central Command reported redirecting 49 commercial vessels attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point of disruption in the US-Israel war on Iran, affecting global oil and gas flows.
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News|US-Israel war on IranBulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO saysAll crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik, monitoring agency says.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA container ship is seen in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran [File: Asghar Besharati/AP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 3 May 20263 May 2026A bulk carrier reported being attacked by multiple small craft off the coast of Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Britain’s sea trade monitoring agency has said.In a brief statement on Sunday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations…
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