Ship Struck in Hormuz as Oil Supertankers Turn Back Again (opens original article in a new tab)

A ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, while several freighters turned back, raising concerns about the safety of the vital waterway. Oil prices rose after the incident, and Iran claimed control over transits through Hormuz.

• A ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
• Several freighters turned back while attempting to cross the waterway
• UK Maritime Trade Operations advised vessels to transit with caution
• Oil prices rose after the incident in Hormuz
• Iran claimed control over transits through Hormuz
• The International Maritime Organization canceled a media briefing on Hormuz safety