politics
May 5, 2026
Two cargo vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz
A bulk carrier and a tanker have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, the UKMTO monitoring organization said
TL;DR
- Two cargo ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
- The strategic waterway is under a dual blockade by Iran and US naval forces.
- A bulk carrier was attacked by small craft near Sirik, Iran.
- A tanker was struck by unidentified projectiles near Fujairah, UAE.
- All crew were reported safe, with no environmental impact.
- President Trump announced the US would guide neutral ships through the strait.
- Iran warned that any intervention would violate the ceasefire.
- Iran maintains its natural right to control the strait.
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