Iran fires shots at ships going through Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump threatens to re-start bombing blitz

At least two merchant vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire. The incident follows Iran's decision to close the critical shipping lane, with Tehran claiming Washington has failed to honour its commitments under a ceasefire deal. Prior to the closure, multiple ships had begun navigating the strait in the "first major movement" of maritime traffic through the waterway since hostilities began. The UK Maritime Trade Operations has confirmed it logged a reported incident in waters northeast of Oman, near the strait. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say According to the Royal Navy-run organisation, a tanker captain reported that vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard approached his ship before opening fire. Despite the gunfire, both the tanker and its crew are understood to be safe. The incident was recorded by UK Maritime Trade Operations, which monitors shipping activity in the region. More To Follow... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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