- Cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency.
- British security firm Ambrey confirmed damage to the ship, but neither group has identified the vessel or reported injuries.
- The incident is the latest disruption to the shipping lane since the war began in late February.
- Trump stated that the US and Iran have resumed talks, suggesting Tehran should sign a deal before what he termed 'decapitation.'
- He described negotiations as unfolding in two phases, with a possible deal on Hormuz first.
- Iran denied any direct talks with Washington, stating discussions are limited to Oman and focused on the strait.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran 'defends its borders but does not seek an expansion of war,' according to state media.
- Trump accused Iran of being 'unbelievably duplicitous' and claimed they asked for talks on ending the war only to announce no discussions would be held.
- In response to Trump's claims, Iranian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated, 'We currently do not have negotiations with America.'
- Maritime sources reported that the vessel struck near Hormuz was a dry bulk ship, and its crew had to abandon the vessel with one seafarer missing.
- Trump later told reporters that negotiations with Tehran were 'going on right now.'
- He mentioned that the parties were discussing having the strait open literally by tomorrow, which would be phase one of the talks.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated there might be a deal to open the strait soon.
- Trump had earlier called off intense new strikes on Iran, allowing for what he described as fresh negotiations.
- Attacks have continued with a cargo vessel reporting being struck by an 'unknown projectile' on Oman’s coast Monday night.
- In peacetime, around 100 ships would pass through the strait daily, but only six vessels passed through on Monday.
- Some vessels are taking risks traveling along the Omani coast with their transponders turned off to avoid detection.
- The ship hit Monday evening was one of these, highlighting the risks still posed to those sailing through the strait.
A cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of its crew and leaving one seafarer missing. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly as President Trump claims negotiations with Iran are underway.
Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran have resumed talks, suggesting a potential deal could be reached soon. He described the negotiations as unfolding in two phases, with the first focusing on keeping the strait open. “There is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.4513
However, Iran's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, refuted Trump's claims, stating, “We currently do not have negotiations with America.” Instead, discussions are limited to Oman, focusing on establishing a temporary safe route through the strait. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran “defends its borders but does not seek an expansion of war.”7
The shipping lane has seen increased disruptions since the war began in late February, with maritime sources confirming that the vessel struck was a dry bulk ship. “Attacks have come the other way, though,” the UKMTO reported, indicating the ongoing risks for vessels in the area. In peacetime, around 100 ships would typically pass through the strait daily, but only six vessels did so on Monday, reflecting the heightened tensions and risks involved.1016
“Maritime sources told Reuters the stricken vessel was a dry bulk ship, its crew had to abandon it, and one seafarer was missing. NBC News analysis of MarineTraffic data found at least six vessels passed through the strait Monday, versus about 100 in peacetime, with some sailing along the Omani coast with transponders off.”
