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Bulk Carrier Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, UK Military Reports
- A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz reported being attacked by multiple small craft on Sunday, marking at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began.
- Iranian officials assert they continue to control the strait, maintaining that ships not affiliated with the United States or Israel may pass only if they pay a toll.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center stated the vessel was attacked roughly 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran, with all crew members remaining safe after the incident.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Iran has received less than $1.3 million in tolls, a pittance compared to prior oil revenues, while the U.S. naval blockade since April 13 deprives Tehran of critical revenue.
- President Donald Trump expressed doubt regarding a new 14-point Iranian proposal seeking a 30-day resolution, stating they "have not yet paid a big enough price" for actions since the Islamic Revolution.
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The warship reportedly ignored Iranian warnings. The US has denied the attack.
US Denies Iran Struck Military Vessel During New Effort To Reopen Strait of Hormuz | 🌎 LatestLY
Iranian news agencies, including the semiofficial agency Fars and the Iranian Labour News Agency, claimed that Iran had struck a U.S. vessel near an Iranian port southeast of the strait, accusing it of “violating maritime security and navigation norms.” The reports said the vessel was forced to turn back. 🌎 US Denies Iran Struck Military Vessel During New Effort To Reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says it hit US warship in Strait of Hormuz, US denies incident
Two missiles struck a US Navy frigate in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after it ignored a warning from Iran's navy, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.The vessel had been sailing near the port of Jask in what Iran described as a violation of
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