Cargo ship reports attack near Strait of Hormuz after latest Iran peace proposal

Published May 3, 2026 3:09pm ET | Updated May 3, 2026 3:09pm ET



A bulk carrier reported being attacked by multiple smaller vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center.

The UKMTO said the bulk carrier reported it was attacked 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran, before departing the area and that the incident is under investigation, adding that all aboard the unidentified vessel were safe.

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