Bulk Carrier Hit by Unknown Projectile Off UAE Coast; Crew Safe Amid Regional Tensions

• A commercial bulk carrier reported an explosion near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by an "unknown projectile" off the UAE coast.
• The incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah, as confirmed by UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
• All crew members are reported safe, and authorities are currently investigating the attack.
• The incident follows a period of regional volatility, with Iran targeting vessels linked to the US and Israel, disrupting global energy supply.
• US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target Iranian infrastructure if the waterway is not cleared.