Attack on a container vessel, Persian Gulf
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-04-07 00:45:00 CW Alert 002- (Apr 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that a container vessel was attacked whilst operating approximately 25nm south of Kish Island, Iran (exact position not specified). The Master reported the vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile above the waterline which has caused damage. All the crew are safe and accounted for and no environmental impact has been reported. The authorities are investigating.
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