Ship Hit by Projectile While Crossing the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran - Afaq News - A ship was hit by an "unspecified projectile" while crossing the Strait of Hormuz last night, causing a fire on board that was later extinguished, according to the British Maritime Trade Operations agency on Tuesday.

The agency stated that it received a "late report from a third party indicating that a ship was struck by an unspecified projectile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fire on board," adding that "the fire was later extinguished and the ship continued its voyage, with the crew safe."