Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz After Cargo Ship Attack

Pakistan News Desk June 26, 2026

First Published 13 hours ago

🔴 Live Update 1 hour ago10 Updates by 8 sources

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a cargo ship, according to available reports. In the wake of the incident, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly issued a warning.

The attack comes amid developments concerning a potential deal between the United States and Iran. The details of the attack and the specific nature of the warning remain unclear.

Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.

Latest Updates

Updated: 10:24 PM PKT — June 26, 2026

Global oil prices have surged following the reported attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to information available on Friday, June 26.

Updated: 9:14 PM PKT — June 26, 2026

Amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly redirected three oil tankers, according to information available on Friday, June 26.

This action accompanies a warning previously issued by the IRGC in the strategic waterway.

Updated: 4:32 PM PKT — June 26, 2026

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed on Friday, June 26, following an attack on a cargo vessel, according to ship tracking data. In response, the United Nations shipping agency has temporarily paused a voluntary scheme to evacuate hundreds of stranded ships from the Gulf.

Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine, the ship’s operator, confirmed its vessel was hit by an “unknown object” near the coast of Oman. Previously, US officials had stated that Iran fired on the vessel.

The incident is seen as a setback to plans to resume normal transits, which were expected to increase following a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran after months of disruption. Despite the slowdown, at least four oil tankers, including some heading to load Iranian oil, were observed entering the Gulf on Friday.

In financial markets, crude oil prices dropped by more than 3% on Friday as top exporter Saudi Arabia resumed loadings in the Gulf, easing some supply concerns.

Updated: 2:51 PM PKT — June 26, 2026

Available reports now allege that Iran was behind the attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The claim has not yet been independently confirmed.

Updated: 12:34 PM PKT — June 26, 2026

Iran has now issued a formal statement regarding the protection of ships navigating through the Strait of Hormuz, according to available information.

Available reports now indicate the cargo ship was attacked near the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. Following the incident, Iran has reportedly issued a new warning to ships in the area.

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