Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

An oil tanker was targeted by a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report published Tuesday. The incident, which occurred on Monday night, disabled the vessel's engine, but all crew members were accounted for and reported safe, according to the UKMTO. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil trade, has been under Iran's control since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

The attack highlights the ongoing danger for shipping companies operating in the region. A high-level delegation from Pakistan, known for its mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran, concluded meetings in Tehran on Tuesday, aiming to negotiate the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the resumption of stalled talks to end the six-month-long Iran-U.S. conflict.

The Pakistani delegation included Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. No immediate reports of environmental damage were made, but the ongoing war has raised concerns about potential ecological harm from oil spills. The U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports and has fired upon vessels attempting to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.