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Strait of Hormuz drone strike hits Singapore cargo ship

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Strait of Hormuz – A Singapore-flagged commercial cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an Iranian military drone on June 25, 2026, in an incident U.S. defense officials publicly confirmed on June 26. The vessel, identified as the Ever Lovely, was hit by an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to regional maritime security reports. The strike caused visible damage to the ship’s bridge structure but resulted in no reported casualties or injuries among the crew. Despite the impact, the Ever Lovely remained seaworthy and was able to complete its passage through the narrow and heavily trafficked waterway. Strait of Hormuz – The attack marked a direct escalation in a strategic maritime choke point that has already seen severe disruption to international shipping since hostilities between the United States and Iran intensified earlier this year. In the immediate aftermath of the strike, the International Maritime Organization temporarily suspended its vessel evacuation and naval escort operations in and around the strait, which had been providing safe passage to commercial ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. The pause in these operations highlighted the heightened security risks for global trade routes and added pressure on already fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Early 2026 Hostilities disrupt regional commercial shipping
June 25, 2026 Drone hits Ever Lovely bridge
June 25, 2026 Crew reports no onboard casualties
June 25, 2026 Damaged vessel completes strait transit
June 26, 2026 U.S. officials confirm Iranian involvement
June 26, 2026 UKMTO details bridge structure damage
June 26, 2026 IMO halts evacuation and escort operations
Late June 2026 Tensions complicate U.S.-Iran peace talks

News Intelligence

This incident could impact your wallet. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil shipments. If tensions rise and shipping gets disrupted, gas prices could go up. Keep an eye on your local gas prices.