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Vessel Incident in Strait of Hormuz

Updated 2026-08-18 06:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A British vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing one casualty and damaging its engine room. The UK Maritime Trade Office reported the incident.

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Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

British maritime agency says the incident caused one casualty and damaged the vessel's engine room.

2026-08-18 06:35 UTC