Projectile Hits Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Reports

A cargo ship was struck by a projectile of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred on Thursday, June 25, 2026, approximately 7.5 nautical miles (14 km) southeast of Dahit, Oman. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, though the bridge sustained damage.

What happened

The UKMTO reported that a cargo vessel was hit on its starboard side, causing damage to the bridge. The captain did not report any injuries or pollution. The British security firm Vanguard Tech identified the vessel as the Ever Lovely, a Singapore-flagged container ship Source: lajornadamx. The projectile's origin remains unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility.

Context

The attack comes after a period of relative calm following a recent memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, which lifted mutual blockades in a bid to end the Middle East war Source: lajornadamx. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, and tensions over transit fees persist: Iran seeks to impose tolls, while the U.S. opposes them. The incident rekindles fears of instability in the region Source: infobae.