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Iran Says US Strikes Cargo Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Injuring 10 and Missing Five
International
Published on 8 May 2026
A fire on an Iranian cargo vessel after US actions
An Iranian official says overnight US actions in and near the Strait of Hormuz and the Makran Sea struck an Iranian cargo vessel near Minab, triggering a fire. Mohammad Radmehr said 10 sailors were wounded and five are missing, with the incident escalating tensions in one of the world’s most important shipping corridors.
- Iran alleges a US strike hit an Iranian cargo vessel
- 10 sailors reported wounded after the fire
- Five sailors are said to be missing
- The clash occurred near Strait of Hormuz and Makran Sea
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