Deadly strike hits commercial ship in Hormuz strait

A commercial ship came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one person dead and four others injured, according to Iranian state media.

The vessel was struck by a projectile near Qeshm Island in southern Iran, triggering a fire onboard, reports said. Rescue teams were deployed following the attack.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also reported that a vessel had been hit by an unidentified projectile while sailing through the strategic waterway.

The identity of those behind the attack was not immediately known.