Iranian ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz: Iranian state media

An Iranian cargo ship was attacked near Hengam Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. The governor of Qeshm, Hossein Amir Teymoori, reported that the ship was hit by an "unidentified projectile", resulting in one fatality.

The British navy-affiliated agency UKMTO confirmed that a projectile hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire that was extinguished after the crew was evacuated by local authorities. This incident has raised concerns about Iran-related threats to global energy supplies, particularly after Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its East-West pipeline following a drone attack.

The attacks have contributed to increased global energy prices, with Brent crude surging back above $100 a barrel. The East-West pipeline, which has been moving 4 million to 5 million barrels per day, and the Strait of Hormuz, have been impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the strikes.

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