Iran Struck Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, US Official Says

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Iran Struck Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, US Official Says

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.