Iranian media reported on Sunday that an Iranian commercial ship was struck by a projectile off the coast of Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz and that at least one person was killed and several others were wounded in the attack.
Iran’s PressTV quoted Hossein Amir-Teymouri, Governor of Qeshm Island, who said the projectile was fired by the “American-Zionist enemy,” though so far the US hasn’t taken credit.
President Trump was asked about the attack before boarding Air Force One to depart Ireland, and said, “I don’t want to say,” suggesting he had knowledge of the strike.
PressTV also reported that the ship was struck by a “self-propelled underwater missile,” suggesting that it was some sort of torpedo or underwater drone.
The US has bombed multiple Iranian commercial ships in recent weeks, including five oil tankers that it struck last week. Iran responded with heavy attacks on US military facilities in Jordan and also targeted multiple commercial ships in the region.
The US has also bombed multiple ships as part of its enforcement of the blockade of Iranian ports, which has remained in effect since it was reimposed in July.
