A container vessel was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to onboard containers. It is the second such incident in a week, raising fresh concerns about maritime security in the region

The UK has called for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of unrestricted global shipping. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer is engaging Gulf partners to support efforts to restore stability and secure the vital trade route