Thai ship hit in Hormuz runs aground off Iranian island

2026-03-27 - 15:40

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.