Event Brief
Vessel struck near Strait of Hormuz, fire reported
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Summary: A vessel was hit by an unknown projectile off the UAE coast, causing a fire onboard.
WHO: UK Maritime Trade Operations
WHAT: Vessel struck by projectile
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
WHERE: Gulf of Oman
WHY: Unknown projectile strike
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