Iran Struck Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, US Official Says
The U.N. International Maritime Organization said it would temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending further clarity.
TL;DR
- A U.S. official stated that Iranian forces attacked a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on June 24.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman.
- The projectile damaged the vessel's bridge, but no injuries or environmental impact were reported.
- The U.S. official attributed the attack to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which allegedly launched a drone.