A bulk carrier was attacked by small craft and a tanker was hit by projectiles hours apart, the UKMTO says.
Two cargo ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The strategic waterway, which handles around one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows, is currently under a dual blockade, with Iran restricting access to “hostile vessels” and US naval forces blocking ships entering or leaving Iranian ports.
The first alert followed reports from several ships near the Emirati city of Ras Al Khaimah, which said they had been ordered via radio to leave anchorage and move toward Dubai.
Shortly afterward, a northbound bulk carrier was attacked by small craft around 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran. Hours later, a tanker was struck by unidentified projectiles around 78 nautical miles north of Fujairah in the UAE.
All crew were reported safe, and no environmental impact was recorded, according to UKMTO.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the US would begin guiding ships from neutral countries through the strait starting Monday. An estimated 2,000 vessels have been trapped in and around Hormuz since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran on February 28.
According to Axios, the US would provide commercial ships with information about safe lanes free of Iranian mines, while US Navy vessels would remain ready to prevent Iran from targeting ships passing through the strait. Iran has warned that any intervention would constitute a violation of the ceasefire reached nearly a month ago.
Iran maintains that it has a “natural right” to control the strait, with Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad saying on Sunday that Tehran will not back down from its position regardless of the outcome of peace talks with the US.
Worst fishing trip ever
The problem with Trump is he doesn’t listen to anybody not in his tight circle. The problem with Iran is they think they can negotiate with Trump.
The problem with Iran is they are terrorists.
You cannot negotiate with these slippery bastards.
Get Bombing screw the lefty PC democrat commies..
Wasting your time with this lot. They’ve all been cheering the ragheads on for weeks now.
If this was Ancient Greece they’d be calling King Leonidas a “Zionist” and trying to convince you the Persians are the good guys.
Of course the Persian or whatever you call them are the good guys .
Go for it Iran, defend yourself !!!!
Yeah whatever Abdul. Thanks for 9/11 and expensive petrol. Your food sucks and your music is worse by the way.
My name is not Abdul. But i sympathise with all abdul
And about 9/11 many disagree with your affirmations to start with
https://rumble.com/v3g58o1-lest-you-forget-the-talmudic-yahweh-chosen-rats-and-the-911.html
And David Ikes ( that is is if you read) ” The Trigger”
IRGC claims both vessels which were hit had turned off their transponders https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/component/content/article/iran-missiles-hit-ship-in-persian-gulf?catid=17&Itemid=101
The USA claims they are defensive and allege that Iran starts the war after the US deploys destroyers and 15,000 Troops into Strait of Hormuz https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/component/content/article/u-s-to-deploy-destroyers-and-15-000-troops-into-strait-of-hormuz?catid=17&Itemid=101
Source Says 2 Small Cargo Boats killing 5 civilians Hit by US, Rejecting Attack on IRGC Speedboats http://www.tasnimnews.ir/en/news/2026/05/05/3582946/source-says-2-small-cargo-boats-hit-by-us-rejecting-attack-on-irgc-speedboats