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Iranian cargo ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, regional talks postponed
AP News · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on AP News
AI SUMMARY
An Iranian cargo ship was struck near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran and neighboring countries to postpone planned talks on shipping management.
- An Iranian cargo vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The attack killed one person and wounded four, according to the Qeshm governor.
- Iran blamed a "terrorist enemy" for the strike, while the U.S. military offered no immediate comment.
- Iran postponed a planned briefing with neighboring countries regarding its efforts to manage shipping in the strait.
- Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced the meeting in Oman was postponed "in the interests of consensus" following requests from regional countries.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor reported a vessel was hit by a projectile in the strait, causing a severe fire and leading to evacuations.
- Commercial ship traffic remains low in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing attacks following the start of the war on Feb. 28.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi during the BRICS summit in New Delhi to discuss bilateral relations.
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