Iranian commercial ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, one dead

On September 12, 2026, an Iranian commercial vessel was attacked off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death and four injuries. The Qeshm governor attributed the strike to a 'terrorist enemy,' while the specific projectile used remains unidentified. This incident occurs amid rising tensions in the region, particularly concerning Iran's management of shipping traffic and the ongoing military activities involving the U.S. and Iranian forces.