Cargo vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz: maritime agency
A cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, a British maritime agency said on Tuesday, without giving specifics on damage or injuries.
The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities were investigating, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the incident occurred 20 nautical miles (37 kilometres) northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.
Yesterday's key developments:
- US President Donald Trump said Sunday he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar , Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates .
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Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump after Hamas said it had agreed on disarmament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Monday.
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Iran's foreign ministry said there were currently no negotiations with the United States but there were talks with Oman over the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP, Reuters)
