Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz

The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
USNI News

3 Cargo Ships Damaged in Suspected Iranian Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

Suspected Iranian projectiles hit three commercial ships Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The crew of at least one ship – Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree – evacuated,

Persian Gulf cargo ships attacked, sparking oil fears as Iran war rages

The damaging attacks, which underline the threat Iran poses to giant oil tankers, touched off a new 3% rise in oil prices that will likely lead to higher U.S. gas prices.
Navy Media on MSN

Strait of Hormuz under fire: Three ships hit as Iran declares allied vessels ‘legitimate targets’ — Japan and Germany release oil reserves

The Iran war escalated dramatically on Wednesday as three commercial vessels were struck by unidentified projectiles in or near the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply flows.
The New York Times

At Least 3 Ships Are Struck In and Around a Key Gulf Oil Passage

Three vessels were hit on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. The Strait of Hormuz is all but closed as war in the Middle East expands. By Abdi Latif Dahir At least three ships were hit on Wednesday in and around the vital oil route of the ...