ILIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly fired missiles at two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage but no casualties. One of the targeted vessels was identified as a Qatari-owned liquefied natural gas tanker, which was struck near the mouth of the strait in the Gulf of Oman. Iranian state media suggested the attacks were carried out by Tehran, although no formal admission of responsibility was made. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that a projectile hit a tanker's port side, sparking a fire. This incident follows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with recent diplomatic efforts failing to yield progress. U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his stance that the U.S. would either negotiate a deal with Iran or take further action.
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