1 dead after Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media say
State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy." He also said the person killed was among the cargo vessel's 10-member crew, and that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck by a projectile near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one person killed and four wounded, according to Iranian state media. The Qeshm governor blamed a "terrorist enemy" for the attack, and said the person killed was among the cargo vessel's 10-member crew. Authorities had not yet identified the projectile.
The incident occurred as Iran is set to brief regional countries on its efforts to manage shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor reported that a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, and later added that a fire had broken out and local authorities were evacuating those on board.
There was no immediate comment from the US military. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Saudi Arabia having temporarily closed its East-West pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack. Iran and Oman have reportedly agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, which will be briefed to other Gulf nations at a regional meeting.
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