A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked and caught fire, with one crew member missing.

On the 4th, the UK maritime security company Pioneer Technology released a report stating that a bulk carrier caught fire after being attacked in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz, and one crew member is missing. British media reported, citing the latest information, that the crew had abandoned the ship. The report indicated that an unidentified projectile reportedly hit the vessel's engine room, leading to a fire in the living quarters and the disappearance of a crew member. The crew attempted to extinguish the fire and requested external assistance. Public information about the vessel shows that the bulk carrier, named "Minos Pioneer," is registered under the Liberian flag and operated by a Greek company.