A dry bulk ship was hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an evacuation with one crew member missing, according to maritime security sources. The incident is part of the ongoing 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis, characterized by heightened tensions between Iran and the United States that have resulted in repeated attacks on commercial shipping. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global trade, and continued attacks underscore the risk of further maritime escalation. Prediction markets reflect these concerns, with the likelihood of traffic returning to normal by September 30 dropping from 24% to 23.5%.
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