1 hr ago
One Killed, Three Injured After Ship Struck In Hormuz
A merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
One person died and three people were hurt.
Iranian officials said the ship was near Hengam and Qeshm islands.
They did not say who caused the strike.
Explosions were also reported around Qeshm overnight.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because ships use it to move oil and gas.
Iran has restricted passage through the strait during its conflict with the United States and Israel.
Iran and Gulf countries were scheduled to discuss the blocked waterway in Oman the next day.
A merchant vessel was struck near Hengam and Qeshm islands around 5:00 a.m. Sunday.
Iranian authorities reported one death and three injuries in the incident.
The origin of the strike was not specified.
Several explosions were reported overnight around Qeshm, the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident occurred before planned Iran-Gulf states talks in Oman over the strategically important waterway.
- Who
- A merchant vessel's crew was affected; Iranian authorities reported the casualties.
- What
- A merchant vessel was struck, killing one person and injuring three others.
- Where
- Near Hengam and Qeshm islands in the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Around 5:00 a.m. local time on Sunday; talks were planned for the following day.
- Why
- The incident occurred amid a conflict over Iran's restrictions and control of the strategic waterway; the strike's specific cause was not identified.
Iran's Position
United States' Position
Control of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Position
Iran says security and sovereignty concerns justify requiring vessels to obtain authorization before passing through the strait and is considering imposing service fees.
United States' Position
The United States has challenged Tehran's control of the waterway through sporadic bombing of the Iranian coast, according to the report.
Key facts
- Casualties
- One person killed and three injured
- Reported time
- Around 5:00 a.m. local time, or 0130 GMT
- Location
- Off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands
- Additional reports
- Several explosions were reported overnight around Qeshm
- Planned talks
- Iran and Gulf states were due to meet in Oman the next day
- Strategic importance
- The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for global oil and gas trade
- Strike attribution
- Iranian authorities did not specify the origin of the strike
Quotes
Amir Teymouri
Qeshm city governor who described the ship strike and casualties
“A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed and three others were injured.”
NDTV
Sources
Related news
Ship struck in Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions
Saudi Tanker Hit in Hormuz, Killing Two Filipino Sailors
Tanker Hit by Three Unknown Projectiles Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran Plans Hormuz Exclusion Zone After US-Iran Maritime Strikes
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Plunges 95% Amid Iran War
Iran Claims Strike on US Vessel as Hormuz Fighting Escalates
Iran Sets Seven Conditions Before Reopening Strait of Hormuz
UN Chief Calls for Peace Across Conflicts at BRICS Summit
Iran, Oman Set New Strait of Hormuz Routes Amid Tensions
Vessel Struck in Hormuz as Houthis Tighten Red Sea Control
