Two vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz hours apart

Two vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz in a span of eight hours, raising maritime security concerns. The UKMTO reported the attacks, which involved projectiles and small craft, amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. U.S. President Trump vowed to ‘free’ trapped cargo ships in the Persian Gulf, initiating ‘Project Freedom’ to facilitate neutral flag vessel transit.