Iran fires on container ship

Tensions in the Persian Gulf have escalated further after the Liberia-flagged vessel Epaminondas was targeted by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Maritime authorities report that the ship was fired upon without warning, though the crew is confirmed safe.

Iran claims the vessel ignored repeated warnings and violated restricted waters, while the UKMTO states no prior alert was issued.

The incident underscores the fragility of the current truce and the continued risk to global shipping lanes as the naval blockade of Iranian ports persists.