Cargo ship hit after Trump insists Iran talks could reopen Hormuz waterway

A cargo ship, the Minoan Pioneer, was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, close to Oman's coast. The crew abandoned the vessel, and one seafarer is reported missing.

US President Donald Trump said it's Iran's "last chance" to reach a deal with the US. He expressed hope that talks could reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. According to Trump, the Strait of Hormuz could open fully by Tuesday, which he considers "phase one" of an agreement.

Iran and Oman are reportedly close to an agreement to reopen shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed deal would give Iran control over areas that were previously international waters. However, a US official familiar with the negotiations disputed Iran's account of the deal, saying any new routes or channels would be "temporary" and not require Iran's permission.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Jerusalem Post, Middle East Eye, Egypt Independent, The National UAE — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.