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United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre
Coverage of United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre in the Nexus archive.
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- US launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in Hormuz; IRGC announces closure of vital strait
The US launched new strikes on Iran following an IRGC attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran subsequently closed. The conflict has escalated tensions in the Gulf, with multiple countries reporting missile engagements and Iran warning of a 'severe response' to further retaliation.
- British military says ship caught fire after being hit off coast of Qatar
A British ship caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Qatar, but the fire was extinguished and there were no reported casualties. The incident occurred 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, Qatar's capital. This is the latest attack on vessels in the Persian Gulf since a ceasefire between the US and Iran.