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The ports that saved Gulf trade are now Iran's primary targets. Two drone strikes in one month on Fujairah reveal a dangerous concentration of risk. #UAE #Iran #Hormuz #Fujairah #ShippingSecurity

Three ships struck in the #StraitofHormuz on Wednesday bring the merchant vessel toll to 14 since war on #Iran began, as #PreciousShipping reports fire aboard its bulk carrier and three crew missing. #maritime #drycargo #shippingsecurity #sealanes

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A cargo vessel was reported struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations center, which is affiliated with the Royal Navy. The incident took place amid continuing instability in and around the waterway, a critical shipping route for global energy and trade. Authorities said they received the report from a verified source and that investigations were underway. They also noted that the environmental impact of the incident was still unknown. The warning comes as maritime risks remain elevated in the region. The same day, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy issued a warning to ships transiting the strait, claiming that only the designated Iran-approved corridor is safe and warning that vessels outside it could face decisive measures. That message adds to uncertainty for commercial shipping operators already navigating a tense security environment. The report did not immediately identify the vessel’s owner, flag, or the type of projectile involved, and there was no confirmed claim of responsibility at the time. UKMTO urged nearby vessels to report suspicious activity and proceed with caution while investigations continue. The incident underscores how fragile maritime security remains in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that carries a large share of the world’s oil and gas shipments.