Bulk Carrier Targeted by Small Craft Swarm Off Iranian Coast
A northbound bulk carrier reported an attack by multiple small craft near Sirik, Iran, on May 3, 2026. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center confirmed that the crew remained safe and the vessel was able to continue its journey. The incident is the latest in a series of over two dozen maritime attacks since the onset of the US-Iran war in February, underscoring the extreme volatility of the Strait of Hormuz despite recent ceasefire extensions.
Date: May 3, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Gulf News