An explosion reportedly occurred on a large South Korean ship attempting to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, South Korean media reported.

Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating once again around the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire and raising global concerns over energy security and maritime safety.

Before the day ended, multiple merchant vessels reported explosions or onboard fires, while the U.S. military said it had destroyed six small Iranian boats.