US Bombards Iranian Cargo Vessel Near Hormuz As US-Iran Tensions Rise | 1 Dead, 10 Injured
A night of fire and confusion unfolded near the Strait of Hormuz after an Iranian cargo vessel was struck during U.S.–Iran exchanges despite a truce. According to Mehr News Agency, 10 sailors were injured and five went missing after the vessel caught fire near Minab. Later, a local Iranian official confirmed one missing sailor was found dead as search teams continued operations. US Central Command said American forces had responded to incoming threats from Iranian missiles and drones before retaliating against land positions. The incident has further inflamed tensions in one of the world’s most volatile maritime corridors.
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