Naval units from Iran and Russia carry out to simulation of rescue a hijacked vessel during the joint naval drills held at the Port of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan, Iran on February 19, 2026.
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A cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has been struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire onboard, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.
The strike forced the crew of the ship, which has not been identified, to evacuate, the UKMTO said in an update issued Wednesday morning.
It urged vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity while authorities continue to investigate.
Shipping traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near standstill since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Feb. 28. Iran has retaliated by targeting ships trying to pass through the strait, with multiple incidents reported in recent days.
Located in the Persian Gulf between Oman and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil choke points.
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