Iran strikes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, defying U.S. ultimatum
Summary
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired a missile at a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel. Iran then declared the strait closed until further notice, following a U.S. demand for safe passage that came just a day earlier.Key Facts
- The missile strike happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- Iran's IRGC warned ships about using an unauthorized route before firing.
- Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice after the attack.
- The U.S. had demanded Iran guarantee safe passage through the strait one day before.
- Talks in Muscat with Omani and Qatari officials aimed to resolve the crisis but did not end in agreement.
- Oman proposed reopening shipping lanes without restrictions, but Iran took the proposal for more internal review.
- The cargo ship was using the southern route that Oman had suggested reopening without prior permission.
- President Trump had recently declared a ceasefire with Iran "over," escalating tensions.
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