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British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of Hormuz
The British military reported that a cargo ship was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman while on a UN-approved route. The attack led a UN maritime agency to pause evacuations of stranded seafarers. No casualties or environmental damage were reported.
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A cargo vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the suspension of UN seafarer evacuations.
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British Military Reports Cargo Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz
confidence 90%The British military reported that a cargo ship was struck by a projectile off the coast of Oman while on a UN-approved route. The attack led a UN maritime agency to pause evacuations of stranded seafarers. No casualties or environmental damage were reported.
What's confirmed:
- The British military reported a cargo ship was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman.
- The vessel was on a UN-approved route.
- A UN maritime agency halted evacuations of stranded seafarers in the Gulf following the attack.
- The UKMTO stated there were no casualties or environmental impact.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ships appeared to make U-turns while attempting to exit Hormuz via the Oman route.