Strait of Hormuz: Cargo ship struck off Oman
A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile near Oman's coast, damaging its bridge without casualties, shortly after Iran warned ships to use Tehran-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
A cargo vessel was struck today on its starboard side by a projectile of unknown origin while sailing approximately 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Dahit in Oman.
The incident was reported by UKMTO, which operates under the British Ministry of Defence.
Damage was identified on the ship’s bridge, but there were no injuries among the crew, nor any fuel leaks or other materials that could cause an environmental disaster. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances.
The incident occurred at 14:10 UTC. According to the UKMTO announcement, the vessel was hit on the starboard side and the damage was confined to the bridge. The British maritime security service called on ship captains in the area to remain on heightened alert and immediately report any suspicious activity.
🇮🇷 BREAKING
The IRGC Navy just struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
7.5 nautical miles off Oman. The ship tried to transit without using Iran’s approved route and without filing with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority. They Ignored verbal warnings and reportedly got hit.… https://t.co/wHbozM4Bi2 pic.twitter.com/GTZc6WYQFW
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 25, 2026
Against the Backdrop of Tensions in the Persian Gulf
The attack came shortly after a warning from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy to vessels to avoid routes through the Strait of Hormuz except those approved by Tehran. The region remains particularly sensitive, with maritime authorities closely monitoring developments.
As Newsbomb reports, UKMTO continues to inform mariners of the need for heightened vigilance in the waters around Oman. So far, there has been no claim of responsibility for the strike.
