Iran Hits 'US-Linked' Ship Near Ally Arab Nation; Crew Fate Unknown; 'Suspicious Activity' Reported

A vessel has reportedly caught fire in waters off Iraq, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency, adding to concerns over shipping security in the Gulf. UKMTO said the incident was reported 63 nautical miles southeast of Al-Faw, with the cause, crew status and environmental impact still unknown. Meanwhile, Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Ali Abdollahi, has warned vessels against ignoring Iranian maritime procedures and insisted that the Strait of Hormuz is under IRGC naval control.

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