Iran Strikes Commercial Ship In Strait Of Hormuz

The ship's bridge was damaged after it was struck with a drone on its starboard side. No casualties or environmental impact were reported.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards attacked a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

The ship’s bridge was damaged after it was struck with a drone on its starboard side. No casualties or environmental impact were reported.

Following the strike, the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization temporarily paused a days-old plan to evacuate many of the vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf.

Last week, the U.S. and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding that boosted hopes of shipping returning to the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway typically carries one-fifth of the world’s oil but was largely closed during months of war.

Under the agreement, Iran is expected to arrange for toll-free safe passage for 60 days. It is unclear what impact the attack could have.