Cargo ship struck by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz evacuated

• A cargo ship was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz, 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, leading to a fire onboard and the crew's evacuation.
• All crew members are reported safe and well, with authorities investigating the incident and UKMTO advising vessels to proceed with caution.
• The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had previously closed following strikes by the United States and Israel at the end of February.
• The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint, through which a fifth of global oil consumption and up to one-third of the world’s liquefied natural gas supply passes daily.
• Donald Trump warned Tehran that if mines were placed in the Strait and not removed immediately, Iran would face "military consequences" of an unprecedented level.

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Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz forcing crew to evacuate