Iran Strikes Third Commercial Ship in Strait of Hormuz
US officials report a third commercial vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, following two similar attacks yesterday. The strikes come after a one-week US-Iran agreement to halt such attacks has expired.
According to Axios, US officials have confirmed that Iran attacked a third commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows attacks on two vessels on the previous day.
The incidents occur after a one-week agreement between the US and Iran to pause hostilities in the critical waterway expired. The Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global oil shipments, and renewed attacks raise supply risk concerns.
No further details on the identity of the vessels or extent of damage have been released at this time.
Source: The Kobeissi Letter