Iranian gunboat fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz, causing damage but no crew injuries
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A container ship was fired upon by a gunboat of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations UKMTO. The incident, which occurred approximately 15 nautical miles off Oman’s coast, resulted in significant damage to the vessel’s bridge, though all crew members are safe. The ship’s master reported that a single IRGC gunboat approached and opened fire without issuing a VHF radio warning. This event is part of a series of recent attacks by IRGC gunboats on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which aim to increase control over the waterway and pressure for an end to a US blockade on Iranian ports. The attack happened hours after US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow for more negotiation time, while stating that the naval blockade would continue until a deal is reached, increasing economic pressure on Tehran.
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