Merchant Vessel Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz

An unidentified merchant vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of September 28, 2026. The attack ignited a fire on board, which the crew extinguished before the vessel continued its voyage.

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that no crew members were injured in the incident. The agency did not disclose the vessel's name, type, or port of registry, nor did it identify the source of the projectile or the party responsible for the attack.

This event follows a separate strike on a tanker in the same strait on September 21 that caused minor injuries to two crew members. The incident occurs as the United States and Iran continue mediated talks after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the strait.