Event Brief
One killed after merchant vessel struck near Hormuz
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 13, 2026 at 2:17 AM ET
Summary: Iranian authorities say a merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands in the Strait of Hormuz. Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said one person was killed and three others were injured, without specifying the origin of the strike.
WHO: Amir Teymouri, Qeshm city governor (Iranian authorities/state TV)
WHAT: A merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz; one person was killed and three others were injured.
WHEN: Sep 13, 2026
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz (off Hengam and Qeshm islands)
WHY: No specific cause or origin of the strike was reported.
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