00:00A global shipping route is once again under threat as Iranian forces move against commercial vessels in the Strait of
00:07Hormuz.
00:07On Wednesday, three container vessels were caught in separate incidents, two seized and one fired upon.
00:14According to British maritime security officials, an Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboat opened fire on a container ship off the coast
00:23of Oman, causing heavy damage to its bridge.
00:27Despite the attack, all crew members were reported safe.
00:31At the same time, Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they intercepted and seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing
00:38them of violating a blockade imposed during the ongoing conflict.
00:42The vessels were reportedly redirected toward Iranian waters.
00:47In a third incident, another cargo ship was fired upon west of Iran and temporarily forced to stop, though no
00:54damage or injuries were reported.
00:55The Strait, one of the world's most critical oil and trade routes, has seen growing restrictions since the outbreak of
01:02the war.
01:03Shipping in the Strait remains under intense pressure, with both Iran and U.S. forces enforcing rival controls.
01:09Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
01:09Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
01:10Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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