Iran Reports Commercial Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz, One Dead

Iranian state media reported that a commercial vessel was struck near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member and injuring several others. The incident was also reported by maritime authorities, who said a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strategic waterway. The projectile’s origin was not immediately identified. The strike comes amid heightened tensions and reduced commercial traffic through the strait, a crucial route for global energy shipments, regional trade and security.