Bulk Carrier Struck by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast; Crew Unharmed
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Bulk Carrier Hit by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast; Crew Safe Amid Regional Tensions
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News18•22-03-2026, 11:45
Bulk Carrier Hit by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast; Crew Safe Amid Regional Tensions
•A commercial bulk carrier reported an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by an "unknown projectile" off the UAE coast.
•The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah, as confirmed by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
•All crew members are reported safe, and authorities are currently investigating the attack.
•The incident follows a period of regional volatility, with Iran targeting vessels linked to the US and Israel, disrupting global energy supply.
•US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target Iranian infrastructure if the waterway is not cleared.
