Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Iranian Commercial Vessel Hit Near Strait of Hormuz, One Killed
An Iranian commercial ship was hit near the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident happened early Sunday near Qeshm Island.
Iranian state media said one person died and three people were hurt.
A United Kingdom maritime monitor also reported that a ship was hit by a projectile.
The monitor did not say who fired the projectile or provide other details.
The US military had not issued an immediate statement.
The report says the United States has been blockading Iranian ports.
The cause and responsibility for the strike remain unclear.
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early Sunday near Qeshm Island.
Iranian state-run media reported that one person was killed and three were wounded.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor said a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The maritime monitor did not provide details about the vessel or the incident.
The US military had not immediately commented, amid an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.
- Who
- An Iranian commercial vessel and its crew; Iranian state media reported one death and three injuries.
- What
- A commercial vessel was struck by a projectile.
- When
- Early Sunday; the report was published on September 13, 2026.
- Where
- Off Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, while a vessel was transiting the strait.
- Why
- The reason for the strike was not reported.
- Reported fatalities
- One person was killed.
- Reported injuries
- Three people were wounded.
- Vessel
- An Iranian commercial vessel.
- Incident location
- Near Qeshm Island and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Weapon description
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor said the vessel was hit by a projectile.
- Attribution
- No source identified who launched the projectile.
- US response
- There was no immediate statement from the US military.
