Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz

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A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, causing damage to the ship's bridge without casualties. The UN's International Maritime Organisation is assisting vessels to safely navigate the Gulf amid tensions caused by the Iran conflict.

A cargo ship reported a suspected attack as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz close to the coast ‌of Oman on Thursday, British navy agency UKMTO said. The UN’s International Maritime Organisation is currently assisting ships escape the Gulf, hundreds of which have been stranded there since the Iran war began at the end of February. “A cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge. Master has reported no casualties and no...