As traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively sealed off, comes to a standstill, another attack targeting ships in the strait has occurred.
According to data from the shipping data firm Kpler, cited by Reuters, a total of 10 raw-material carriers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on the 26th (local time), a slight increase from 8 the previous day. The UK Maritime and Commercial Tribunal (UKMTO) said that this week an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being hit by an unidentified projectile. The area where the incident occurred is near the coastal city of Casab in Oman. The fire was extinguished, and there were no casualties. The UK Maritime and Transport Organization (UKMTO) notice did not specify the vessel’s nationality or course of operation.
The announcement the day before that Iran and Oman, facing each other across the Strait of Hormuz, had agreed on a basic framework for establishing a temporary navigational route and for mine clearance has raised hopes for reopening the strait. However, with no formal agreement between the two countries yet, the power struggle between the United States and Iran remains unresolved, and numerous unresolved issues pile up, leaving a long way to go before any substantial opening can be achieved. Reporter Song Tae-hee (bigsmilesong@sbs.co.kr )
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