Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Cargo Vessel Faces Attack Near Iran’s Sirik Coast—UKMTO


(MENAFN) A cargo vessel is reported to have come under attack from small boats in waters west of Iran’s coastal city of Sirik, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency, as stated by reports.

The incident is said to have occurred around 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, an area close to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.

Authorities indicate that all crew members on board are safe and that no environmental damage has been detected following the incident.

No information has been released regarding the ship’s cargo or the identity of those involved in the reported attack.

Vessels transiting the area are being advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity, UKMTO said, according to reports.

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