DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was rocked Wednesday after three separate vessels were hit by unknown projectiles, a development confirmed across multiple reputable reports from Reuters, BBC News, Sky News, and Al Jazeera.
- Three commercial vessels were struck by unidentified projectiles in or near the Strait of Hormuz.
- At least one ship caught fire after the strike, forcing crew to abandon the vessel.
- The incidents occurred along a key energy corridor that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade.
Additional Details Reported
Maritime security monitors said one Thailand-flagged bulk carrier, the Mayuree Naree, was hit north of Oman and suffered fire damage before the blaze was extinguished, according to Reuters.
Thailand’s transport officials reported that 20 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy while three crew remained missing after an explosion in the ship’s stern, with the BBC and Sky News reporting similar rescue details.
UK Maritime Trade Operations reported separate projectile strikes on additional ships northwest of the UAE and Dubai, and said crews were safe as investigations continued, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.
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