Iranian cargo ship hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz, one killed

An Iranian commercial container vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile near Hengam Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member, per Iranian state media. The attack, attributed to an unknown actor, escalates maritime tensions in a critical chokepoint amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The identity of the attacker and the vessel's cargo remain unconfirmed, but the incident threatens shipping security in the region.