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Thai ship hit in Hormuz runs aground off Iranian island

March 27, 2026 | 05:53 PM
The Thai ship that was hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Thai ship that was hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 27, 2026 | 05:53 PM
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Last Updated: March 27, 2026 | 05:53 PM
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DUBAI — A Thai-flagged cargo ship that was hit by ‌unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz two weeks ago has run ⁠aground off Iran's Qeshm Island, Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Friday.

Thailand said 20 crew members were rescued by ‌the ⁠Omani navy, while three were missing after an explosion in the ⁠stern of the ship, Mayuree Naree, caused ⁠a fire in the engine room.

The vesselwas one of about 20 commercial vessels attacked off the Iranian coast, not all of them in the direct vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.

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