Another cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz

SnapshotLaborer · 2026-03-12T05:36:36+00:00

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office reports that a cargo ship was hit by an unidentified projectile and caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. All crew members are safe, and the incident is under investigation. The strait is a vital global shipping route, and recent developments have drawn significant attention.

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2026-03-12 05:36:36

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Xinhua News Agency London, March 12 — The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on the 12th that a cargo ship was hit by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire onboard.

The UKMTO issued a statement saying the incident occurred 35 nautical miles north of Al Arish in the United Arab Emirates. All crew members are safe, and the situation is under investigation.

On March 11, UKMTO reported that a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard. The incident happened 11 nautical miles north of Oman.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping route. After the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, the passage through this strait has attracted international attention.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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