An Iranian merchant ship was attacked during the early morning off the islands of Hengam and Qeshm, in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack resulted in one death and left three injured.
Iranian authorities did not specify the origin of the attack, not indicating who may be behind the action. No further details about the exact circumstances of the incident were revealed.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important global shipping lane, through which a large portion of the world's oil transport passes. The region has been the scene of various tensions and maritime incidents in recent years.
