Thailand confirmed the deaths of three crew members from a cargo ship after it was struck by an Iranian vessel a month ago. The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, following retaliatory strikes against vessels in the Gulf region.

Thailand’s foreign minister confirmed on Wednesday the deaths of three Thai crew members of a cargo ship struck by Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a month ago. US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February prompted Tehran to respond by effectively closing the strait, a crucial artery for global oil supplies, and launching attacks on vessels. The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was struck on March 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway, after departing a port in the United Arab...