The ministry said it had summoned Iran’s ambassador in Bangkok to seek clarification on the circumstances surrounding the incident and to obtain details about the attack on the vessel.

In a statement, the Thai Foreign Ministry said it was requesting a formal explanation from Iranian authorities and pressing for an apology over the damage inflicted on the ship.

Officials said the projectile strike triggered a blaze on board, prompting the crew to evacuate the vessel for safety.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement carried by the Tasnim News Agency that the vessel had been “fired upon by Iranian fighters,” according to the report.

The statement did not provide further details about the circumstances that led to the strike.

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints for energy shipments, has come under heightened scrutiny amid rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran and its regional adversaries.

The incident involving the Thai vessel adds to growing concerns about risks to commercial shipping passing through the narrow waterway.

.The crisis escalated after a U.S. naval strike sank an Iranian warship near the region, intensifying security risks along one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.Strategic trade routeThe Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, linking energy producers in the Persian Gulf to international markets.The latest disruptions have forced vessels to delay transit through the narrow waterway, triggering volatility in global oil prices and shipping insurance costs.Energy market impactEnergy-importing economies across Asia and Europe are closely monitoring the situation as prolonged disruptions could tighten supply chains and elevate fuel costs.Energy traders and shipping firms have warned that continued instability could ripple across global markets if tanker traffic remains restricted.