At least three containerships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as escalating tensions between Iran and Western forces continued to disrupt global shipping operations.
Reuters reported that the vessels included MSC Francesca and Epaminondas, both operating on commercial schedules at the time of the incident.
Crew members were confirmed safe, although structural damage was reported on at least one vessel following the use of gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades.
The incidents form part of a wider escalation in maritime security risk across the Gulf, where shipping flows have already been heavily disrupted since early 2026.
Transit volumes through the strait remain significantly reduced, with vessels rerouted, delayed, or held at anchorage amid continued uncertainty over safe passage.
As geopolitical instability increasingly intersects with core maritime trade routes, the Hormuz corridor is emerging as a persistent structural risk point rather than a short-term disruption event.
