Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
Summary
A British maritime agency reported that a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran have resumed talks to reduce conflict, but Iran said it is only speaking with Oman about safe navigation in the Strait.Key Facts
- A cargo ship was struck near Al Khasab, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz around 2 a.m. local time.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center provided limited details about the attacked ship.
- The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for about one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas.
- Iran has been attacking ships and has effectively shut the strait since the war began in February.
- The U.S. has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports in the same area.
- President Trump said talks with Iran had resumed to try to end the conflict.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it is not negotiating with the U.S. but only with Oman.
- Iran says talks with Oman focus on creating a safe route for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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