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Several ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and tension has increased

In a few hours, there have been two incidents in Iran and Oman, according to the UK maritime security agency. 

ORMUZ, 22/04/2026.- Irán atacó a tiros en las últimas horas un buque portacontenedores a 15 millas náuticas al noreste de Omán, cerca del estrecho de Ormuz, informó este miércoles la agencia británica de Operaciones Comerciales Marítimas (UKMTO, por sus siglas en inglés). Una lancha armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria iraní (IRGC, en inglés) se acercó al buque sin establecer contacto previo por vía radiofónica y abrió fuego contra él, "lo que ha causado graves daños en el puente de mando", indicó el organismo, que recopila información sobre ataques a buques en la guerra de Irán. Toda la tripulación "se encuentra a salvo" y "no se han registrado incendios ni repercusiones medioambientales", añadió la agencia, con sede en el Reino Unido. EFE/ UKMTO - SOLO USO EDITORIAL/SOLO DISPONIBLE PARA ILUSTRAR LA NOTICIA QUE ACOMPAÑA (CRÉDITO OBLIGATORIO) -
Area where the conflict took place. Photo: EFE

The United Kingdom Maritime Operations Organization (UKMTO) has reported that several ships have beenattacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with increasing activity in the area.

The British organisation has warned that there is "intense activity" in the area and has urged ships on board to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious movements.

A few hours earlier, UKMTO had reported another attack 15 nautical miles north-east of Oman, in which case an armed ship of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard had approached a container ship without prior radio contact and fired, causing serious damage tothe bridge of command , but the crew were unharmed and there was no fire or spill.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an indefinite ceasefire with Iran to give room for negotiation, but maintains the naval blockade imposed against the country, which, according to U.S. sources, affects much of maritime trade.

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