Cargo ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz after three vessels hit by 'unknown projectiles'

The reports of attacks on commercial ships came after the US said it "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-layers in the area.

'Largest ever' oil reserve release agreed by 32 countries, as Strait of Hormuz ships attacked

The release of 400 million barrels by members of the International Energy Agency is designed to "address disruptions in oil markets stemming from the war in the Middle East".