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TexasTowelie

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Wed Mar 11, 2026, 02:54 PM Wednesday

Iran war: 3 ships struck in Strait of Hormuz - CNN [View all]



Three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz today, the UK’s maritime agency said. Three crew members on board a Thai vessel remain unaccounted for after it was struck today. Sources told CNN Tehran had begun laying mines in the key waterway.

Meanwhile, Maersk's CEO warned of supply chain issues as the war continues, and a US diplomatic post in Iraq was hit by a suspected Iranian drone.

0:00 Thai-flagged cargo ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz
3:31 CNN's Richard Quest breaks down importance of key shipping lane
4:22 Maersk CEO forecasts supply chain problems if war drags on
5:38 Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked by mines, attacks
7:15 US diplomatic support center in Iraq hit by suspected Iranian drone
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