Security risks reappear in the Strait of Hormuz: a cargo ship attacked, several oil tankers turned back.

Jinse Finance reports that on June 26, a vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly before that, several cargo ships had turned back while attempting to cross this vital waterway, and the latest developments may disrupt the strait’s rapid reopening. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the unidentified cargo vessel was struck on its side while sailing southeast of Oman, causing damage to the bridge. The UKMTO, which coordinates communications between merchant ships and the military, advised ships to “proceed with caution.” Oil prices rose after the incident, with Brent reaching an intraday high above $75 per barrel. This followed a report by U.S. media that on Thursday Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a cargo ship flying the Singapore flag in the Strait of Hormuz. However, a White House official said it is too early to determine which side carried out the attack. The official said the United States is investigating the party responsible, including whether the operation was ordered by senior officials in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or carried out independently by lower-level personnel. The official also said the attack caused no deaths or environmental damage, and the targeted vessel was able to continue sailing.
View Original
This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.
  • Reward
  • Comment
  • Repost
  • Share
Comment
Add a comment
Add a comment
No comments