Gulf Shipping Attacks: Tugboat and LNG Carrier Struck Near Strait of Hormuz

A tugboat was struck by two unidentified projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, news agency WANA and network Rudaw reported, citing maritime watchdogs. According to TradeWinds, the wave of regional shipping attacks widened to also include fire directed at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.

Further details regarding the names of the vessels, the extent of the damage, or any casualties among the crew members have not yet been released, nor has the identity of those responsible for the strikes. The incident follows a series of recent attacks on commercial vessels across the Persian Gulf region.