Iran attacks cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship was attacked by multiple small craft near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Sirik, Iran, according to UK military officials. The vessel was en route into the Persian Gulf, and all crew members were reported safe. No group has claimed responsibility, but Iran has previously warned ships affiliated with the US or Israel to avoid the area.
- ▪The attack occurred near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Sirik, Iran.
- ▪The British military’s UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported the incident.
- ▪Iran has previously threatened to attack ships that do not pay a toll or that are linked to the US or Israel.
- ▪The ship was heading north into the Persian Gulf at the time of the attack.
- ▪No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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World News breaking Iran attacks cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz By Ronny Reyes Published May 3, 2026, 12:53 p.m. ET A cargo ship was struck by multiple small craft while sailing near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, UK military officials said. The ship, which was not immediately identified, was hit right off the coast of Sirik, Iran, just east of the strait, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre. All crew members were reported safe, with no group immediately claiming responsibility for the attack. Iran’s military, however, has repeatedly warned any ship that tries to navigate the strait would be attacked unless they pay a toll and prove they are not affiliated with the US or Israel.
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