Cargo ship attacked by small craft near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says
A cargo ship was attacked by multiple small craft near the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations center. The crew was reported safe and no environmental damage was observed following the incident. No group has claimed responsibility, and the attack occurs amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and international maritime interests.
- ▪A large cargo ship was attacked while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
- ▪The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported that all crew members were safe and no environmental impact occurred.
- ▪Iran has claimed the Strait of Hormuz should be governed by Iran, amid ongoing U.S. naval blockade and regional tensions.
- ▪The location of the attack is within 12 nautical miles of Iran's coast, a zone considered territorial waters under international law.
- ▪No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the vessel involved was not publicly identified.
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Conflicts Cargo ship attacked by small craft near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says UKMTO said authorities are investigating and no group has claimed responsibility for Sunday's incident By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 3, 2026 1:58pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump finds Iran's peace proposal insufficient as US enforces blockade Fox News' Bryan Llenas reports on President Donald Trump's hardening stance toward Iran. Trump suggests Iran's peace proposal is inadequate, particularly as the UK military confirms an attack near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. continues its blockade, contributing to significant economic pressure on Iran, with millions in oil revenue blocked.
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