Iran strikes ~20 ships in Strait of Hormuz; multiple vessels ablaze, UKMTO confirms

Iran has targeted approximately twenty boats attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with UKMTO reporting fires on several ships amid ongoing military operations. Casualties are unconfirmed. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, directly threatening a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and follows recent Houthi pressure that has already pushed oil near $100.