Iran: First German-chartered merchant ship damaged

A container ship chartered by the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has been damaged in the Persian Gulf. The G-7 countries are planning joint security measures for shipping routes while the security situation remains uncertain.

13. March 2026
According to Hapag-Lloyd, it has six ships in the Persian Gulf. (picture alliance / ROPI | Zhang Jingang/Utuku)

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Last updated: 13. March 2026