Seven vessels were damaged in a series of incidents in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, as rising tensions continue to affect shipping in the region.
According to available information, four vessels carrying oil cargo were targeted in the northern Gulf, which caused fires on board. Three other vessels were damaged after hitting sea mines west of the Strait of Hormuz.
No details have been released yet on the names or flags of the vessels, or on the size of the losses.