Cargo Ship Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran's First Statement

A cargo ship was hit by an unidentified object in the waters off Oman. The ship's bridge section was damaged. The attacked ship is the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely. It is likely that it was targeted by a drone. Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will only be possible through routes designated by Iran. No casualties were reported in the damaged section of the ship. Developments in the Strait of Hormuz are seen as a reflection of increasing tension in the region.