Iranian Forces Target Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
Iranian forces have increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz by targeting several vessels, including two US warships and multiple oil tankers. The latest incident saw two ships hit by 'unknown projectiles' four nautical miles west of Oman's Musandam exclave, with one vessel reporting a fire.
The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the incident on Thursday, urging vessels to exercise caution in the area. Authorities are investigating the attack, which comes as tensions between Iran and the US continue to escalate.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a flashpoint since February's outbreak of war, with multiple rounds of strikes traded by both sides. A preliminary ceasefire was reached in April, but the situation remains volatile, with a US naval blockade on Iranian ports still in effect.