US Edition
Three cargo ships struck off Iran’s coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
Three merchant ships were hit by unknown projectiles near a key shipping lane, with one fire forcing crew evacuation and ongoing search for three missing sailors, UKMTO said.
- On Wednesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three cargo vessels were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with one fire forcing crews to evacuate.
- After U.S. strikes on March 10 that targeted minelayers, U.S. Central Command said it destroyed 16 Iranian minelaying vessels amid the US‑Israel‑Iran war that began on February 28, 2026.
- Maritime firms reported hits about 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, 25 northwest of Ras Al Khaimah, and 11 north of Oman; Star Gwyneth’s crew were safe and 20 sailors were rescued by the Omani navy.
- Trade and markets reacted as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ground to a near standstill, oil surged past $100 per barrel, and about 150 tankers anchored in open Gulf waters last week.
- Authorities warned that maritime authorities and investigators launched probes and urged caution, as the Strait of Hormuz carries around 20 million barrels daily and largest Middle East Gulf oil producers cut more than 5 million bpd.
130 Articles
130 Articles
UK maritime authorities have warned Wednesday that shells have caused damage to three ships in the Strait of Ormuz, without attributing the attack to any country, amid the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East following the joint attack by the United States and Israel on Iran at the end of February and Iranian reprisals.
By Hanna Ziady, CNN - Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday as concerns about a prolonged supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz outweighed reports of a potential record release of crude oil reserves. Brent crude, the global benchmark, gained about 4% to trade above $91 a barrel, after falling earlier in the day. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, rose about 4.5% to around $87 a barrel.
On 11 March, three civilian vessels were shelled in the area of the Strait of Ormuz, finding out about BBC News.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
