3 Cargo Ships Damaged in Suspected Iranian Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

Suspected Iranian projectiles hit three commercial ships Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The crew of at least one ship – Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree – evacuated, leaving only a skeleton crew behind. UKMTO reported an unknown projectile hit the ship, while pictures circulating on social media site X suggest it could have been an unmanned underwater vehicle. The ship, owned by Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, was in the strait after leaving port in Khalifa, United Arab Emirates, according to the Royal Thai Navy. The Omani Navy rescued 20 of the 23