A container ship was hit off the coast of the United Arab Emirates by an unidentified projectile, a British maritime security agency reported on Wednesday.
The incident occurred 25 nautical miles northwest of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, with all crew members safe, but the extent of the damage unknown.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) called on vessels to transit the region 'with caution' while authorities investigate the incident.
This comes as Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards claim control of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint into the Gulf and one of the world's most vital shipping routes for energy.
At least 10 oil tankers in or near the strait were struck, targeted, or reported attacks between March 1 and 10, according to data compiled by the UK Maritime Trade Organisation, the International Maritime Organization, and Iranian authorities.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of unprecedented military consequences if it mines the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran vowed that no Gulf oil would pass through the key waterway.
