Cargo ship suffers bridge damage following projectile strike in Hormuz
A cargo ship travelling a UN-backed Omani route has sustained damage from a projectile strike, according to British military reports following warnings issued by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
By Europa Express25 Jun 2026 · 17:00 CETUpdated 25 Jun 2026 · 17:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Cargo ship suffers bridge damage following projectile strike in Hormuz
Strategic Context: A cargo ship travelling a UN-backed Omani route has sustained damage from a projectile strike, according to British military reports following warnings issued by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
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The British military confirmed that a cargo vessel sustained damage to its bridge after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred while the ship was navigating a recently established, UN-backed route through Omani waters.
The strike took place only hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a formal warning regarding maritime transit. The Iranian military stated that any vessels passing through the region without explicit Iranian permission are considered to be transiting illegally, as reported by Euronews.