Iranian media say 1 killed in ship strike on the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

The Iranian media report one fatality after a commercial ship struck near the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-run media. The vessel, which was en route near Qeshm Island, the largest in the Persian Gulf, resulted in one person's death and three injuries. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have launched drones and missiles toward southern Saudi Arabia, raising tensions between the two countries.

The U.K.'s Maritime Trade Operations monitor confirmed the incident, yet it remains unclear if it aligns with the Iranian claim. The U.S. military has not commented on the matter, as it has previously targeted Iranian-flagged vessels to maintain a blockade on Iranian ports. On a separate note, Iran's military has reportedly rerouted 100 commercial ships over the past month.

Meanwhile, the Houthi rebels in Yemen fired drones and missiles towards a military base in Saudi Arabia's Najran region, though evidence of the attack's timing or location remains unverified. In response, sirens were heard in Najran, and a projectile reportedly struck a mosque in al-Tawwal governorate, causing injuries and damage.

This volatile situation may reignite civil war in Yemen, which has been ongoing for four years following a truce.