Damaged Thai cargo ship runs aground near Iran’s Qeshm Island

A Thai-flagged cargo ship that was hit by unidentified projectiles earlier this month in the Strait of Hormuz has run aground near Qeshm Island, according to Iranian media reports.

Reuters cited Iran’s Tasnim News Agency as reporting the development on Friday, March 27, indicating that the damaged vessel drifted or was forced toward the Iranian coastline.

Thai authorities said the ship, identified as the Mayuree Naree, had suffered a serious incident when an explosion struck its stern, triggering a fire in the engine room.

Following the blast, 20 crew members were rescued by the navy of Oman. However, three crew members remain missing.

By Tamilla Hasanova