The latest
Iranian missiles struck the engine room of the Qatar-owned LNG tanker Al Rekayyat, The Wall Street Journal reported, while Axios cited a U.S. official saying Iran fired at least 2 missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO said a tanker off Oman reported an attack by unidentified munitions.
Details
• U.S. account: A U.S. official told Axios that Iran launched at least 2 missiles at commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
• Qatari tanker: The Wall Street Journal reported that Al Rekayyat was hit in the engine room, sparking a fire without reported injuries.
• Iranian version: Iranian state TV, citing sources, said Tehran attacked at least 1 LNG tanker after it allegedly “ignored warnings.”
• Location: Reuters reported that the tanker was sailing south about 15 kilometers east of Lima Port in eastern Oman.
• Diplomatic signal: Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that final-deal negotiations would not begin if military threats continued, telling Washington to “honor your signature.”
Background
The strike hits one of the world’s most sensitive energy corridors, where any attack on an LNG or oil tanker can quickly turn into a test for shipping security, Washington’s red lines and Tehran’s leverage.
What to watch
Watch for Washington’s response to attacks on commercial shipping, Qatar’s position on Al Rekayyat, UKMTO updates, and whether Tehran formally links the strike to suspending final-deal talks.
Sources: UKMTO, Abbas Araghchi on X.
