India, March 11 -- A Thai cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.

The vessel, reportedly bound for India, caught fire after being hit by the projectile.

According to a report by The Nation, the Royal Thai Navy is coordinating urgent assistance for 23 Thai crew members aboard the ship.

The vessel is said to belong to Precious Shipping Public Company Limited.

The rescued sailors have been brought safely ashore in Khasab.

Authorities said the cause of the attack is still under investigation.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, with Iran reportedly carrying out retaliatory strikes following recent actions by the United St...