{ "id": 7119134, "title": "Oman hopes Hormuz meeting fill force Trump to ‘recognize that the future of the strait will be decided by regional countries,’ Iran expert says", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/oman-hopes-hormuz-meeting-fill-force-trump-to-recognize-that-the", "topic": "finance", "section": "Finance & Markets", "published": "2026-09-13T14:13:09.000Z", "source": { "name": "Fortune", "slug": "fortune", "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/09/13/oman-iran-strait-of-hormuz-meeting-traffic-regional-countries/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "An Iranian cargo ship was attacked near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz early Sunday, according to Iranian state media. The incident, which resulted in one fatality and injuries to four others, reignited attention on the strategic waterway following intensified threats to shipping in the region. Iranian state-run IRNA news agency cited the Qeshm governor in blaming a \"terrorist enemy\" for the attack.\n\nThe U.S. military, which has targeted Iranian-flagged vessels in a blockade of Iranian ports, is currently monitoring the situation. The United Kingdom's Maritime Trade Operations monitor reported that a vessel faced a projectile while passing through the strait, although it was unclear if this incident was the same as the reported attack. Fire broke out on the vessel, and local authorities initiated evacuations.\n\nIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed defiance in a social media post, stating, \"Our people can't be bullied into submission. Iran won't surrender.\" Iran plans to brief regional countries on Monday about its efforts to manage shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting, set to take place in Oman, involves foreign ministers from the region and aims to discuss cooperation between Iran and Oman in managing shipping on the strait.\n\nThis development comes shortly after the Houthis, a Yemen-based group supported by Iran, captured an island on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. While the Houthis claim their actions are against Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen's internationally recognized government, markets remain cautious about the potential impact on global shipping. The Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point of concern due to ongoing attacks, despite claims that international trade is still proceeding with the assistance of the U.S. military.\n\nOman is optimistic about the meeting, hoping that the involvement of regional countries will force the Trump administration to acknowledge that the future of the strait will be determined by them. Iran has suggested that an agreement on the strait would require the U.S. to end its blockade. However, there is skepticism regarding the likelihood of reaching an agreement, with Bahrain declining to participate due to a lack of diplomatic relations with Tehran.", "summary": "Iran has said foreign ministers from regional countries will meet Monday in Oman to discuss efforts by Iran and Oman to manage shipping on it.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 10, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Investing.com", "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of", "published": "2026-09-13T02:24:31.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al-Monitor", "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-7049268", "published": "2026-09-13T02:46:30.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News", "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-7049869", "published": "2026-09-13T03:04:30.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Vibes", "title": "New ship attack report deepens fears over Hormuz, global oil supplies", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-ship-attack-report-deepens-fears-over-hormuz-global-oil-supplies", "published": "2026-09-13T04:07:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Business Recorder", "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-7068308", "published": "2026-09-13T05:01:08.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Korea Times", "title": "New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-report-of-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-fans-fears-of-7066327", "published": "2026-09-13T05:42:03.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Thailand Business News", "title": "New attack on Strait of Hormuz raises risk of a prolonged Asian energy shock", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/new-attack-on-strait-of-hormuz-raises-risk-of-a-prolonged-asian", "published": "2026-09-13T16:34:39.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Hellenic Shipping News", "title": "Houthis say Bab al-Mandab Strait shipping near normal despite fighting", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/houthis-say-bab-al-mandab-strait-shipping-near-normal-despite-fighting", "published": "2026-09-13T21:00:50.000Z" }, { "outlet": "FXStreet", "title": "Iran says commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-says-commercial-vessel-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz", "published": "2026-09-13T23:06:53.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }