Iran live updates: IRGC says ship sank after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz

The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations Center issued new warnings Wednesday after it received reports of two ships being struck by projectiles in separate incidents on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz.

The UKMTO posted two "time-late" reports described as "verified" of container ships struck by unknown projectiles on Tuesday.

A 19-ton container ship and a 50-ton container ship both sustained minor damage after each was struck by an unknown projectile, the UKMTO said. No injuries were reported, and the ships were able to continue their passage through the strait.

On Wednesday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp Navy claimed a container ship moving toward an unauthorized route through the strait "exploded after hitting a naval mine," according to Iranian state-run media.

The IRGC said the container ship sank on Wednesday morning.

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The Iran-backed Houthi forces claimed on Wednesday to have launched attacks on targets in or near the Saudi capital, Riyadh, including King Khalid International Airport and the Aramco refinery, as well as an Aramco facility in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia.

In a post on Telegram on Wednesday, a Houthi spokesperson said the forces had used a large number of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones, to carry out the attacks.

The Saudi-backed Yemeni coalition forces spokesperson said in a post on X on Wednesday that they intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis towards Riyadh.

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The UKMTO said it received a report that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities are investigating the incident.

"Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," the UKMTO said Tuesday.

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said Tuesday it launched a military operation targeting fuel facilities it accuses the Houthis of using to power their war effort.

The Saudi-led coalitions targets include a central station in Sana’a and fuel depots, tanks and unloading berths in Hodeidah, Sana’a and Dhamar.

Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki said the Houthis use the sites to supply the missiles and drones they have used to threaten Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping, and that the strikes were carried out in line with international humanitarian law, with precautions taken to avoid civilian harm.

The coalition called on the Houthis to immediately stop attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, including airports, seaports and oil installations.

There was no immediate response from the Houthis.

-ABC News' Desiree Adib