Tanker reports being hit by projectiles after Trump announcement.

 

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Tanker reports being hit by projectiles after Trump announcement

A tanker reported being hit by “unknown projectiles” in the strait of Hormuz soon after Donald Trump announced the US would help trapped ships through the waterway.

 

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said all crew were reported safe in the incident, which occurred 78 nautical miles north of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

 

Authorities were investigating, it said, adding that vessels were advised to “transit with caution”.

 

21m ago

07.15 BST

Iran warns US against entering strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned the US navy against entering the Hormuz strait, according to a statement from the unified command of Iran’s armed forces reported by state media.

 

The warning came after Donald Trump announced the US would start an effort on Monday to free ships stranded in the waterway.

 

The Iranian statement, cited by Reuters, added:

 

We have repeatedly said the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in our hands and that the safe passage of vessels needs to be coordinated with the armed forces.”