A ship catches fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile

A ship caught fire Monday evening in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by an unknown projectile, according to the UKMTO maritime security agency. The fire was brought under control, and the ship resumed its course, with the crew safe and no environmental impact reported. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic area at the center of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, with maritime traffic heavily disrupted since hostilities began in late February.