Three more vessels hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz, showing merchant ships remain in firing line
Summary
Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, including the Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree which suffered engine room damage and missing crew. Minor damage was also reported on Japanese and Marshall Islands-flagged ships amid heightened tensions after US and Israel strikes on Iran.
Key Points
- Three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, raising the total affected ships to at least 14 in the region since the Iran conflict began.
- The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was severely damaged by two projectiles, causing a fire and three crew members to go missing in the engine room.
- Japanese container ship ONE Majesty and the Marshall Islands-flagged Star Gwyneth sustained minor damage from projectiles but had no crew injuries.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for firing on the Mayuree Naree, marking a direct engagement amid warnings to target ships passing through the strait.
