Suspected strike hits South Korean vessel

There’s been a suspected strike on a South Korean cargo vessel anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the country’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

At about 12:40 BST (11:40 GMT), a "suspected strike" was reported on a cargo vessel named HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz, the ministry says.

The vessel was reportedly anchored in waters near the UAE. There are 24 crew members on board, including six South Koreans and 18 foreign nationals, according to the ministry. No casualties have been reported.

The ministry says an explosion is believed to have occurred on the port side of the engine room during the suspected strike.

This comes after reports from the UAE that a tanker linked to Adnoc, its state-owned oil company, was hit in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.

-BBC