Iran fired on a commercial cargo vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to two U.S. officials, marking new tensions in one of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints.
The vessel reported being struck by a projectile while sailing approximately 7.5 nautical miles southeast of the Omani port of Dahit, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which monitors maritime security across the Middle East. While the ship sustained damage, there were no immediate reports of fatalities or injuries among the crew. Authorities have not publicly identified the vessel or disclosed details about its cargo or destination.
