Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly fire at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to Axios and cited by multiple outlets. The reports, citing U.S. officials, say the missiles strike resulted in significant damage to two commercial vessels, but no casualties are reported. The incidents occur while Iran and the United States engage in negotiations related to a US-Iran arrangement to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg reports the firing appears to test a late-June deal as both sides work toward a broader peace agreement, while other coverage links the timing to the expiration of a Qatar-mediated week-long agreement that suspended hostilities in the waterway.
The reports also describe a separate maritime incident early Tuesday: a tanker traveling near the coast of Oman catches fire after being hit by an unknown projectile, according to Britain’s maritime security agency. Some outlets further report additional suspected attacks on other vessels in recent days, raising concerns about shipping security in the strategic strait as tensions remain elevated despite diplomatic efforts.
