Bulk carrier targeted by "unknown projectile" off UAE coast; crew reported safe

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 22 (ANI): A commercial vessel has reported an explosion in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz following an attack by what has been described by British maritime authorities as an 'unknown projectile' off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning noting that the incident took place approximately 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah.