Thai ship hit in Hormuz runs aground off Iran's Qeshm Island

A Thai-flagged cargo ship that was hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month has run aground off Iran’s Qeshm Island, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported on Friday.

Thailand said 20 crew members were rescued by the Omani navy, while three remain missing after an explosion in the stern of the vessel, Mayuree Naree, caused a fire in the engine room.

Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow had earlier said Iranian and Omani teams had reached the Thai-flagged vessel Mayuree Naree, which was hit by a projectile earlier this month near the Strait of Hormuz.

Further information is being verified, and it is hoped that the three missing crew members are safe, he added.

On March 11, 20 crew members jumped overboard and were rescued after a projectile struck the vessel’s stern, causing fires and damage to the engine room.

The fate of the three remaining crew members, believed to have been working in the engine room, remains unknown.