Iran Attacks Singapore-Flagged Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials said. The strike took place near the coast of Oman after Iranian naval forces warned ships against using routes that lack Iranian approval. The vessel was attacked after Iran directed ships to follow its designated corridors through the strait rather than the route backed by the U.S.

Background to the Incident Iranian naval forces had previously issued warnings to commercial traffic about approved transit paths. The attack marks the first reported strike on a vessel since those warnings began. Hormuz evacuation planning was placed on hold following the new attack, according to multiple reports.

U.S. officials confirmed the attack details but did not release the name of the targeted vessel or the extent of any damage. No casualties have been reported at this time. The same statement noted that the incident occurred after the ship continued on a route not approved by Iranian authorities.