Commercial Ship Near Strait of Hormuz Attacked: One Dead, Four Injured
According to Iranian state media, a crew member was killed and four others were injured after a commercial vessel was struck off the coast of the Strait of Hormuz.
Munition hitting an Iranian commercial ship sailing off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz resulted in one death and four injuries. While authorities are investigating the perpetrator of the attack, it was reported that a fire broke out in the area and the crew was evacuated.
Development of the Incident and Casualties
According to information reported by the Iranian state agency IRNA, a commercial vessel was targeted in the attack that occurred in the morning hours near Qeshm Island. One person lost their life and four people were injured on the cargo ship, which had a crew of ten.
Statements by Authorities and Observers
While the governor of Qeshm blamed a "terrorist enemy" for the situation, authorities have not yet been able to determine the type of projectile that hit the ship. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported that a vessel was struck while transiting the strait and that the people on board were evacuated following the resulting fire.