"A 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."
"All crew on the unidentified northbound vessel were reported safe after the incident that took place 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik, Iran."
"Iran has maintained a stranglehold on the key waterway since the war began in late February, choking off major flows of oil, gas and fertiliser to the world economy."
"US forces remain fully committed to total enforcement, CENTCOM said in a social media post."
A bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small crafts off the coast of Iran, 11 nautical miles west of Sirik. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that all crew members on the northbound vessel are safe. No environmental impact has been reported. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil and gas supplies. The US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, redirecting 49 vessels to enforce compliance.
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