Event Brief
U.S. seeks to reassure Gulf allies after Hormuz shutdown
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: A U.S. official said an Iranian drone hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, largely stopping traffic.
WHO: U.S. official (confirmed to PBS News)
WHAT: Iran fired a drone that hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and traffic through the strait largely stopped.
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: A drone strike hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to traffic largely stopping.
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