A bulk carrier vessel near the Strait of Hormuz reported being attacked by several small boats, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
The ship was heading north when it came under attack, but all crew members have been reported safe and no environmental damage has been recorded.
Iran has effectively closed the main maritime corridor for commercial traffic, although it occasionally allows vessels to pass, at times reportedly in exchange for payments.
Since then, multiple attacks on ships have been reported, as Iran attempts to enforce the blockade, deploying a fleet of small combat vessels.
