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JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.

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June 25, 2026

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JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.@BRICSNews

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Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

As Iran strikes a ship, Gulf nations say peace deal must go beyond the Strait and nuclear weapons

ATTACK IN THE STRAIT: A Singaporean-flagged cargo ship was hit by an Iranian drone Thursday as it was navigating a designated “safe route” through the Strait of Hormuz along the coast of Oman, promoted by the U.N. International Maritime Organization, as part of an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian []

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ship hit by unknown projectile off Oman shores

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – A commercial cargo vessel has been targeted by an unidentified projectile in the waters southeast of Oman, according to British maritime security monitoring agencies.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Cargo vessel reports attack off Yemen’s coast, UK maritime agency says

London, July 5 (SANA) A cargo vessel came under attack about 30 nautical miles southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday. The UKMTO said it received a distress call from the vessel reporting that it had been attacked while transiting the area. The agency said the incident is []

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz

A cargo ship reported a suspected attack as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz close to the coast ‌of Oman on Thursday, British navy agency UKMTO said. The UN’s International Maritime Organisation is currently assisting ships escape the Gulf, hundreds of which have been stranded there since the Iran war began at the end of February. “A cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge. Master has reported no casualties and no...

BRICS News

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· Jun 27, 2026

JUST IN: Vessel struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

JUST IN: Vessel struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 25, 2026

Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz

Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says a cargo ship has been hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel but causing no injuries. UKMTO said the projectile struck the ship's starboard side off the coast of Oman and damaged the bridge. The ship's captain reported no casualties and no environmental impact from the incident.

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Related coverage for "JUST IN: Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman.": Washington Examiner — As Iran strikes a ship, Gulf nations say peace deal must go beyond the Strait and nuclear weapons. Mehr News Agency — Ship hit by unknown projectile off Oman shores. Syrian Arab News Agency — Cargo vessel reports attack off Yemen’s coast, UK maritime agency says. South China Morning Post — Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz. BRICS News — JUST IN: Vessel struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.. Middle East Eye — Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz