Two Ships Hit In Strait of Hormuz, Qatari Gas Tanker Reportedly At Risk Of Exploding

The British military reports that two ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari LNG vessel reportedly at risk of exploding. These attacks occur as Iran-US tensions escalate. Tehran is suspected of targeting ships using routes close to the Omani shore, having repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe. The incidents highlight the volatile security situation for maritime traffic navigating the strategic waterway during this period of instability.