Iranian Gunboats Fire on Three Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Unharmed
Three container ships were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage, according to maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incidents occurred amid heightened tensions following a U.S.-Israeli bombardment and a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. A Liberia-flagged container ship was damaged by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades, but no crew members were harmed. The UKMTO reported that the vessel was approached by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gunboat before being fired upon. Two other vessels, a Greek-operated and a Panama-flagged ship, were also targeted but remained undamaged, with all crew members safe. These incidents underscore the volatile security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. 
