Thai Ship Hit by Projectiles, Grounds in Iran

0:00On March 27, a tie-flagged cargo ship struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month has now run a ground off Iran's Kesham. Island, the vessel, Mayuri Nare, experienced an explosion in the stern that ignited a fire in the engine room leading to the latest developments. Twenty crew members have been rescued by the Amani Navy, but three others remain missing amid the chaos. Iran's Tasnim News Agency broke the news of the grounding on Friday while Thailand confirmed the crew details and the initial attack. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as questions linger over the projectiles and what comes next for the stranded ship. That's your global news today update, AI-powered and always on.