Iranian ship struck near Strait of Hormuz, killing one, Iranian media report

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early on Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one person killed and several others injured. According to the Qeshm governor, Amir Teymouri, the vessel was hit around 5am local time, with one person killed and three or four others injured, depending on the source. The governor blamed a "terrorist enemy" for the attack.

The incident occurred as Tehran and Washington continue to clash over the strategic waterway, which is crucial for global oil and gas trade. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to obtain authorization to pass through, citing security and sovereignty concerns. The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor reported that another vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with a fire breaking out on board and local authorities evacuating crew members.

The deadly incident comes a day before a meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman to discuss the blockaded route. Control over the strait has become a major flashpoint in the conflict between Iran and the United States. According to Haaretz, the Qeshm governor blamed a "terrorist enemy" for the attack, while The Korea Times reported that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.

Brief written by urgent.news from Haaretz, The Korea Times, Dawn, Malay Mail, RTE News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.