Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Iran deal deadline expires

DUBAI - A ship sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile early Tuesday, damaging the engine room and causing a crew casualty, the British military UK Maritime Trade Operations center said, citing a company security report.

An Iranian official said the waterway would not reopen on Tehran terms until the United States meets Iran conditions, according to Associated Press reporting. The attack landed as a 60-day window tied to Iran diplomacy expired without a completed deal.

President Trump said Iran should raise a white flag of surrender and pressed for an end to the confrontation over the strait, Fox News reported. Trump also warned Oman as that country worked diplomatic channels with Iran, according to AP Middle East roundups.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow chokepoint for a large share of seaborne oil trade. Restrictions and attacks there have already lifted oil price worries and weighed on Asian markets, AP business coverage said Tuesday. Saudi Arabia has separately moved to resume some oil loadings and sales from inside the strait, Reuters reported.

UKMTO did not immediately name the vessel or flag state in the early bulletin summarized by AP. Maritime advisories typically urge crews to report incidents, raise security levels, and avoid lingering near contested waters when attacks are active.

Diplomacy and force both remain in play. U.S. carriers and partner navies have kept a presence in the wider region through the summer fighting. Readers should expect casualty counts, ship identities, and deal terms to update through the day as military centers and wire services confirm details.