(SeaPRwire) – Reports indicate Iran fired at three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre—operated by the British military—stated that an IRGC gunboat fired at a container ship near Oman on Wednesday, causing “heavy damage to the bridge.”
“No fires or environmental impact reported. All Crew reported safe,” the notice said.
A separate UKMTO alert noted that an outbound cargo ship west of Iran reported being fired at and is now stopped in the water. The notice confirmed the crew was safe and accounted for.
“There is no reported damage to the vessel,” it added.
According to The Associated Press, Iranian media reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was bringing two seized ships to Iran after taking them in the Strait of Hormuz.
In an X post, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) command claimed the two vessels—the MSC-Francesca and Epaminodes—”had endangered maritime security by operating without necessary permits and tampering with navigation systems.”
Per a translation, the command said the ships “were seized by the IRGC Navy and escorted to Iran’s coast.”
“Disruption of order and safety in the Strait of Hormuz is our red line,” the command wrote.
It also alleged the MSC-Francesca is “linked to the Zionist regime.”
Per the AP, Iranian media also reported the IRGC attacked a third ship, identified as the Euphoria.
This development follows President Donald Trump’s Tuesday afternoon announcement that the United States was extending a ceasefire.
“Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal,” the president wrote on Truth Social..
“I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” he added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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