Iran says commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media claimed an Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, killing one person, amid an ongoing conflicts between the United States (US) and Iran for control over the crucial energy chokepoint, CNN reported.
Separately, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) said another vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the strait late on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied groups, including a Houthi strike on energy facilities in their efforts to control a second vital waterway in the region, which could put further pressure on global oil prices.
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