Three Cargo Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz
11th March 2026
Three cargo ships have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, a British security agency has said.
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which monitors shipping risks, received reports of an attack about 11 nautical miles north of Oman on Wednesday morning.
One vessel caught fire after being struck by a projectile, forcing the crew to evacuate. It was unclear whether it was hit by a missile or a drone.
A second ship, a bulk carrier, was struck by a projectile 50 miles north-west of Dubai, UKMTO said, adding that the crew was safe.
A third freighter was also reported damaged near Dubai.