Cargo Ship Attacked by Small Craft Near Strait of Hormuz in Middle East Incident

A large cargo ship was attacked by multiple small craft while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, roughly 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) agency. The incident occurred in international waters and is currently under investigation. The UK MTO has issued a warning to mariners in the area. The attack's motivations and extent are still unknown.