UK maritime agency reports attack on cargo ship west of Iran’s Sirik district

Small boats attacked ship about 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz

A cargo vessel was reportedly attacked by small boats west of Iran’s coastal city of Sirik, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Sunday.

The centre said the incident was reported approximately 11 nautical miles west of Sirik city, which overlooks the Strait of Hormuz.

It said all crew were reported safe and no environmental impact was recorded. No details were given about the vessel’s cargo or the identity of those behind the attack.

"Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity," UKMTO said.

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The UKTMO also released an advisory in which the conditions of Hormuz and surrounding waters remain "critical."

The Monitoring body said that the Master of a Northbound bulk carrier sent a message of an attack near Sarik, Iran. It was attacked by multiple small boats; the crew were reported to be safe.