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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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  1. British Military Reports Cargo Ship Hit in 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.

    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.
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