A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked and caught fire, prompting crew members to abandon the vessel. One person is missing.

The UK maritime safety company Pioneer Technical reported on the 4th that a bulk carrier caught fire after being attacked in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz, with one crew member missing. British media cited the latest reports stating that the crew had abandoned the ship. The report mentioned that an unidentified projectile reportedly struck the ship's engine room, causing a fire in the living quarters and resulting in one crew member's disappearance. The crew had attempted to extinguish the fire and requested external assistance. Public information about the vessel shows that the bulk carrier, named "Minos Pioneer," flies the Liberian flag and is operated by a Greek company.