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The crew of a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz were evacuated after the ship was
The nationalities and number of crew members onboard were not immediately disclosed. UKMTO also did not initially report any casualties or injuries, and the extent of damage to the vessel remained unclear. No responsibility for the attack was confirmed in the initial report.
The incident comes amid continuing security concerns for commercial vessels operating in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime traffic through the strategic waterway remains significantly below pre-conflict levels following a series of attacks and military operations that have affected shipping in the region.