Iran Began Shelling Ships That Were Trying To Pass Through The Strait Of Hormuz

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The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is escalating, with several vessels reported to have come under fire while trying to pass a strategic route.

This is reported by Reuters and BBC.

At least two merchant ships reported being fired upon while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, April 18.

The incident was reported by three maritime security and shipping sources. The circumstances of the incident and its aftermath are still unknown.

At the same time, according to the BBC, one of the tankers came under fire from boats affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The incident occurred about 20 nautical miles northeast of the coast of Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Office (UKMTO) said. According to preliminary reports, the tanker and its crew were not injured.

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