One person killed after ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz Iranian authorities say
Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said, according to state TV, "A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed and three others were injured,".
Published on 13/09/2026 - 7:50 GMT+2
One person has been killed and three were injured after a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, according to local Iranian authorities, as Iran and the United States continue to clash over the strategic waterway.
Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said, according to state TV, "A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One person was killed and three others were injured," without specifying the origin of the strike.
