Fire Erupts on Ship in Strait of Hormuz After Being Struck

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a ship previously struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz is now ablaze, with local forces engaged in evacuating its crew. Local officials are present at the scene and have commenced the crew evacuation from the vessel. The UKMTO had previously stated that the ship was targeted by an unknown projectile at 23:00 GMT on September 12th. Initial reports did not clarify the condition of the crew or the extent of damage to the ship. This incident occurs amidst a rise in attacks and threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying concerns over further disruptions to global oil supplies.