Strait of hormuz: A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center reported Tuesday. The environmental impact of the incident remains unknown as authorities continue their investigation. Vessels in the area have been advised to report any suspicious activity.

According to Anadolu Agency, CBS News reported Tuesday, citing two US officials, that a cargo ship in the Gulf region was hit by a possible land-attack cruise missile. The incident resulted in several crew members being injured. The vessel, identified as the CGM San Antonio and owned by a French company, was reportedly hit late Tuesday local time.

Public ship-tracking data cited by CBS indicated that the ship was near Dubai as of midday Tuesday, but it was unclear if it had moved following the incident. The injured crew members were reported to be Filipino nationals.

Regional tensions have heightened after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, leading to retaliatory actions from Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf. This resulted in the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, although talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended by US President Donald Trump without a set deadline.

Since April 13, the United States has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.