British military says cargo ship was hit by missile near the Strait of Hormuz

The British military said a cargo ship was struck by a missile off the coast of Oman, near an UN-approved shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz.

The brief statement did not identify the vessel, say who fired the missile, or give details on damage or casualties. The incident took place in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where shipping traffic is closely watched because of regional security tensions.

No further information was provided about the ship’s destination, whether it was still able to continue sailing, or what response, if any, followed the strike.