Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The strike damaged the vessel's bridge without causing any casualties, according to two senior U.S. officials.
The incident occurs amid a fragile ceasefire in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. It underscores persistent tensions in the world's most critical oil transit chokepoint, despite recent diplomatic efforts like the Islamabad Memorandum aimed at reopening the waterway.
Market analysts suggest the attack heightens the risk of further commercial shipping disruptions. It could prompt nations like the United Kingdom to deploy warships to ensure safe passage for vessels. The probability of traffic through the Strait returning to normal by mid-July is seen as diminished.