Cargo vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, two casualties reported
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-09-23 22:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Natural Disasters
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Snippet:
UKMTO said it received a report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday when a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile, leaving it on fire and adrift, with all crew evacuated and two casualties reported. UKMTO said authorities were investigating, and that there was no reported environmental impact.
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