Container vessel hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report received by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
Why it matters
The incident highlights risks to global trade passing through a critical maritime chokepoint.
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