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Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East

The Independent World · 18 August 2026 at 11:36

Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East

A ship was hit by a projectile while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz

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Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East

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