An Iranian commercial vessel was hit near Hengam Island and the Shib Deraz coastline of Qeshm Island, leaving one person dead and three others injured.
Iranian broadcaster IRIB reported the casualties, citing Qeshm Governor Hossein Amir Teymouri.
EXPLOSIONS REPORTED AROUND QESHM
The incident followed reports of several explosions overnight in areas around Qeshm, the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz.
The report did not provide details about who carried out the attack or why the vessel was targeted.
STRATEGIC STRAIT UNDER FOCUS
The incident occurred one day before a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman.
The discussions come as attention remains focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for international oil and natural-gas trade.
Oman, which borders the strait, is expected to host the meeting.
DEVELOPING STORY
Details surrounding the attack and the reported explosions remain limited. Further information is expected as Iranian authorities and other sources provide additional updates.
