Iran authorities say one dead after ship struck in Hormuz
A ship has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway.
Around 5am local time in Iran's Qeshm city, a merchant vessel was struck by an unknown object in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, reported local governor Amir Teymouri. The attack occurred amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States over the strategic waterway. Iran has since blocked the Strait, requiring vessels to obtain authorization to pass, citing security and sovereignty concerns.
The incident follows a day before a meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman, further exacerbating the conflict. Control over the strait has become a major flashpoint in the war between Iran and the US.
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