Singapore-flagged vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait. Trump took revenge for Singapore. Trump is the best!

[Nut]

Singapore-flagged vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait

By AFP
26 Jun 2026, 12:36 am


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (June 26): A cargo ship was damaged after it was struck by an unknown projectile off the Omani coast in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a British maritime agency said, reporting no casualties.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14km) southeast of Dahit, in Oman's Musandam exclave.

"A cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge. Master has reported no casualties and no environmental impact," UKMTO said.

British marine security firm Vanguard Tech identified that vessel as the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely.

The incident follows more than a week of relative calm in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran and Washington lifted competing blockades as part of a memorandum of understanding to halt the Middle East war.

It also comes as Iran and Oman discuss the future administration of the strategic waterway as stated in the deal.

Iran has repeatedly insisted it will retain control over the vital conduit for oil and gas shipments, while imposing fees for transiting it — something the US says it staunchly opposes.

Oman had said earlier this week that it was studying levying costs with Iran, but on Thursday its foreign minister said its plans "do not entail the imposition of any transit fees".

It also announced a new temporary route through the Hormuz running close to its coast, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards later insisting "the only authorised route" through the waterway was the one announced by Iran.

On June 12, a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, according to UKMTO.

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[404]

use strong arm tactics to settle possibel?

 

[shock888]

Probably rogue elements in the IRGC launched the drones. Trump said the power structure in Iran is fractured...

 

[glockman]

Singapore-flagged vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait

By AFP
26 Jun 2026, 12:36 am


DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (June 26): A cargo ship was damaged after it was struck by an unknown projectile off the Omani coast in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a British maritime agency said, reporting no casualties.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14km) southeast of Dahit, in Oman's Musandam exclave.

"A cargo vessel has been hit on the starboard side by an unknown projectile, causing damage to the bridge. Master has reported no casualties and no environmental impact," UKMTO said.

British marine security firm Vanguard Tech identified that vessel as the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely.

The incident follows more than a week of relative calm in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran and Washington lifted competing blockades as part of a memorandum of understanding to halt the Middle East war.

It also comes as Iran and Oman discuss the future administration of the strategic waterway as stated in the deal.

Iran has repeatedly insisted it will retain control over the vital conduit for oil and gas shipments, while imposing fees for transiting it — something the US says it staunchly opposes.

Oman had said earlier this week that it was studying levying costs with Iran, but on Thursday its foreign minister said its plans "do not entail the imposition of any transit fees".

It also announced a new temporary route through the Hormuz running close to its coast, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards later insisting "the only authorised route" through the waterway was the one announced by Iran.

On June 12, a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, according to UKMTO.

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means what? We go to war with Iran?

 

[Nut]

means what? We go to war with Iran?

No worries. Trump has just taken revenge for Singapore.

US strikes Iranian targets in response to attack on cargo ship | CNN Politics
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The US military conducted strikes on Friday against Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz in response to Tehran’s Thursday attack against a commercial vessel near the key waterway, according to US Central Command.

“US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites,” CENTCOM said. “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire.”

Friday’s US strikes do not reflect a return to major combat operations, at least for now, a US official told CNN.

The strikes came after President Donald Trump on Friday called the drone strike on the ship in the Strait of Hormuz a “foolish violation” of the agreement to end the war with Iran, but offered no indication whether the episode would prompt a return to broader hostilities.

Asked Friday afternoon whether Iran would face any consequences, Trump would only tell reporters in the Oval Office, “You’ll find out.”

The president first responded to the strike Friday morning, hours after it happened.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship,” he wrote on Truth Social.

“Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way,” he wrote. “We knocked down three other Drones. Obviously, this is a foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement.”

A few hours later, Trump said the incident demonstrated Iran had retained some of its military capabilities, despite the monthslong US war.

“We still have a fight. They have some capability, not much. They’re not winning or anything, but they have some capability; they can still shoot,” he told a crowd of conservative Christians in Washington, DC.

“Nobody saw it coming,” he said of the Iranian strike, “and it hit a ship and did some damage. Can’t do that stuff.”

Later, during the Oval Office event, Trump would not say how or whether the United States might respond to the incident, which occurred a day earlier and underscored the ongoing difficulties in restoring traffic to prewar levels in the critical waterway.

“I don’t like the fact that they took a shot yesterday,” Trump said when asked whether he considered the ceasefire still in place. “Not an allied ship, but a ship. A very expensive ship and it was fine, but it took a little beating. They shouldn’t be doing that.”

Pressed again on whether the US would respond, he said, “You’re going to find out.” The president then abruptly dismissed reporters.

US Central Command, which oversees US military operations in the region, referred to Trump’s statement when initially asked about the attack. An X account for the Department of Defense posted three American flag emojis atop a screenshot of Trump’s Truth Social post.

It was the first such incident since the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to open the strait and launch more in-depth negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Trump has offered few signs he is prepared to resume the war, which he acknowledged last week may have led to “economic catastrophe” if it had persisted.

Iran sees control of the waterway as a key point of leverage in negotiations. On Thursday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that safe passage would only be given to ships via routes declared to Iran.

The US-Iran agreement stipulated that traffic in the strait would return to the same volume as before the war began, but did not provide detailed conditions for fulfilling the terms.

The two sides have offered differing understandings of whether Iran would be able to charge fees for passing vessels. Trump has insisted the strait would remain toll-free, but Tehran has maintained it will have the right to charge passing ships.

Thursday’s attack came hours after Iran’s powerful revolutionary guards warned that vessels would only be given safe passage via Iranian routes in the strait, challenging the Trump administration’s claim that the waterway is free and open once more. The US dropped its blockade of Iranian ports once the agreement was signed.

The cargo vessel was struck on its starboard side by an unknown projectile, damaging the bridge, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which monitors marine traffic in the region. No casualties or environmental impact were reported.

This headline and story have been updated with additional developments.

 

[Nut]

means what? We go to war with Iran?

You should now support Donald Trump instead of attacking him in this forum. Trump has proven himslef to be the best!

 

[syed putra]

You should now support Donald Trump instead of attacking him in this forum. Trump has proven himslef to be the best!

Why don't PAP donate a few hundred million to Trump and get him to invade Iran. I think that is how it works in Washington. DC.

 

[bobby]

SG flagged does not necessarily mean that there are Sinkies on board. Most likely owned by CECAs with CECA crews

 

[404]

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired on the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely because it defied an explicit Iranian mandate by using an unapproved shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
The drone attack, which occurred on June 25, 2026, targeted the vessel as it attempted to exit the Persian Gulf via a southern transit Lane instead of using the IRGC pre plan route towards the northern transit Lane on the Iranian

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, both sides operate under a mutual understanding regarding proxies and missile activity, even though those specific words are completely absent from the official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Trump keeps saying: "Iran want a deal so badly with us. They're trying to make a term with us so badly. You did a deal. It's call the MoU, There is a final agreement which is to implement the terms of the MoU.

 

[Nut]

SG flagged does not necessarily mean that there are Sinkies on board. Most likely owned by CECAs with CECA crews

I also say. The owner could be a foreigner too, with mere registration under Singapore flag

 

[batman1]

Don't worry, Vivian will settle the problem effectively. 555

 

[glockman]

You should now support Donald Trump instead of attacking him in this forum. Trump has proven himslef to be the best!

Trump is indeed the best President ever!!! But the report didn't say it was our Sinkie registered vessel that was hit leh.

 

[glockman]

Don't worry, Vivian will settle the problem effectively. 555

He will talk and talk about morals, integrity and respect for international laws. That's it! That's all he'll do.

 

[404]

Don’t forget the U.S. naval deployment of three aircraft carriers—one of which has returned for repairs—and over 20 warships of various types. These forces are likely stationed there for sentry and patrol duties, traffic control, and the protection of friendly commercial vessels. With such a substantial fleet, they are certainly capable of apprehending IRGC mosquito fleets.

 

[syed putra]

SG flagged does not necessarily mean that there are Sinkies on board. Most likely owned by CECAs with CECA crews

Initially, it was mostly Philippines. But when Indians got into management, the crew came with the promotion.

 

[syed putra]

Don’t forget the U.S. naval deployment of three aircraft carriers—one of which has returned for repairs—and over 20 warships of various types. These forces are likely stationed there for sentry and patrol duties, traffic control, and the protection of friendly commercial vessels. With such a substantial fleet, they are certainly capable of apprehending IRGC mosquito fleets.

Aircraft carriers too far away to make any impact. Unless next generation navy planes have a range of 2000km. Getting if off the ship deck will be s problem.