Dubai: At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources ‌and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

Tensions Rise Amid Iran Restrictions

Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

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Third Vessel Targeted, Crew Safe

Maritime security sources said that a third container ship was fired upon about eight nautical miles west of Iran while transiting outbound of the Strait ⁠of Hormuz. The Liberia-flagged vessel, which was not damaged had stopped in the water. Its crew are safe, the sources said.

Before the war began on ⁠February 28, the waterway typically handled roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply.

Ship Damaged Near Oman

A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after ⁠being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman.

DUBAI, April 22 (Reuters) – At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources ‌and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

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Repeated Incident Highlights Escalation

A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after ⁠being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman.