A bulk carrier ship was attacked near the coast of Iran by several small boats, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred when the northbound vessel was about 11 nautical miles, or 18 kilometers, west of the Iranian city of Sirik. Despite the attack, all crew members were reported safe, and no environmental damage has been confirmed.

UKMTO has not yet identified the attackers or determined the motive behind the assault. The report has raised renewed concerns about maritime security in the region. The incident adds to ongoing tensions surrounding vessel safety near Iranian waters, though no further details have been released.

Authorities are monitoring the situation as uncertainty remains over who carried out the attack and why, leaving questions about potential risks to shipping routes in the area.