11.03.2026 12:21
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran enters its 12th day, the conflict has moved to the sea. Tensions escalated in the region following a threat from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards stating, "No ship connected to those attacking Iran can pass through the Strait of Hormuz; if you have doubts, approach and try." Iran launched a missile attack on two ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and crew members were evacuated from one of the vessels after an explosion.
It was reported that two ships were attacked by missiles this morning in Iran's Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced that the attacks occurred minutes apart.
SHIPS HIT OFF OMAN AND UAE COASTS
The first attack targeted a ship located approximately 11 nautical miles off the coast of Oman. An explosion occurred on the ship, and the crew was reported to have been evacuated.
The second ship was said to have been hit approximately 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
15 TURKISH SHIPS WAITING IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
On the other hand, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated regarding the attacks in Iran and the recent situation in the Strait of Hormuz, "15 Turkish-owned ships are waiting in the Strait of Hormuz. They have no problems."
REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS THREATENED TO STRIKE
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran in the war between the US, Israel, and Iran has deeply affected international markets. Alireza Tengsiri, Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Navy, made a threat that further deepened the Hormuz crisis. Alireza Tengsiri stated, "No ship associated with those attacking Iran has the right to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. If you have doubts, come and try."
TRUMP RESPONDED HARSHLY
Trump stated that if Iran makes any attempt to obstruct the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for global oil trade, the US would respond with much harsher military action.
The US President said in his statement, "If Iran does anything to stop the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz, it will be hit 20 times harder than it has ever seen from the US."
STRAIT OF HORMUZ AT THE CENTER OF TENSION
The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is known as a strategic transit point for global energy markets. It is reported that approximately one-fifth of the world's oil supply is transported through this narrow waterway.
Due to the increasing military activity and the effects of war in the region in recent days, it is stated that there have been serious disruptions in tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Some oil tankers are reported to be waiting in the region due to security concerns, and maritime traffic has occasionally come to a standstill.
OIL MARKETS SENSITIVE
Energy markets are closely monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts suggest that if the strait is closed or oil shipments are interrupted, there could be sharp increases in global oil prices.
Trump's statements are being closely watched in energy markets for this reason, and it is assessed that the US administration wants to convey the message that it will not allow the flow of oil in the strait to be interrupted.