A cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire onboard and forcing the crew to evacuate while requesting emergency assistance, according to maritime authorities.<\/p>\n
The incident was reported on Wednesday by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a monitoring centre run by the British military that tracks threats to commercial shipping across key waterways in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
According to Reuters, the maritime security body disclosed that the vessel was hit in waters just north of Oman while passing through the narrow but vital shipping corridor.<\/p>\n
In its advisory to maritime operators, the UKMTO said the projectile strike ignited a fire aboard the cargo vessel, creating an emergency situation for the crew.<\/p>\n
The agency stated that \u201cthe vessel had been hit just north of Oman in the strait.\u201d<\/p>\n
It added that \u201cthe crew was evacuating the ship,\u201d suggesting the situation onboard had become too dangerous for personnel to remain aboard while awaiting rescue or assistance.<\/p>\n
The attack occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world\u2019s most strategically significant maritime passages. The narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, serving as a major route for global energy supplies.<\/p>\n
Industry analysts estimate that roughly one-fifth of the world\u2019s oil and natural gas shipments pass through the strait each day, making any disruption in the corridor a major concern for international trade and global energy markets.<\/p>\n
Although no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, Iran has previously been accused of targeting vessels in and around the strait amid heightened regional tensions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIran did not immediately claim the attack though it has been targeting ships in and around the strait, disrupting a waterway that sees a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded pass through it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The incident has raised fresh concerns about maritime security in the Gulf region, where commercial vessels frequently transit through heavily contested waters.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the UKMTO had also issued a separate alert regarding another suspected attack on a vessel near Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n
The organisation said the earlier report indicated that a vessel operating off the coast of the emirate had also been targeted, though details about the extent of damage or casualties were not immediately available.<\/p>\n
Maritime authorities are continuing to monitor developments as shipping companies operating in the region assess the risks posed by the latest incidents.<\/p>\n
Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that Iran dismissed allegations that it closed the Strait of Hormuz, describing the claim as unfounded and contrary to its stated commitments under international law.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued by the Iran Mission to the United Nations , the Iranian authorities said, \u201cthe claim that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz is baseless and absurd. Iran remains committed to international law and freedom of navigation. In reality, it is the U.S. that has endangered maritime security.\u201d<\/p>\n
The mission further accused the United States of carrying out a deadly naval attack on an Iranian warship in international waters.<\/p>\n
According to the statement, \u201cjust yesterday, nearly 2,000 miles from Iran\u2019s shores, the Iranian frigate Dena\u2014visiting India as a naval guest with 130 sailors onboard\u2014was struck and sunk in international waters by a U.S. submarine without warning, resulting in the deaths of over 100 sailors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iran described the incident as a serious breach of international norms governing maritime conduct, adding, \u201cThis reckless attack violates the fundamental principles of international law and freedom of navigation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Iranian frigate referenced in the statement, IRIS Dena, was said to have been on an official visit to India at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n
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