One person has been killed and three others injured after an Iranian commercial vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz near Qeshm Island. Iranian state media and maritime authorities confirmed the incident.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations also reported that the vessel had been hit, but no group has immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
The incident comes as tensions remain high around the strategic waterway, which is vital for global energy shipments. Shipping through the strait has already been severely disrupted amid the wider confrontation between Iran and the United States.
Iran and Washington remain at odds over access for commercial vessels and proposed temporary routes aimed at keeping some shipping moving through Hormuz.
The latest attack could further increase concerns among shipping companies operating in the region. Any additional incidents could raise risks for crews, vessels and global energy supplies.
With efforts underway to establish temporary shipping arrangements, the incident adds another challenge to negotiations and highlights the continuing security risks surrounding one of the world's most important maritime routes.
