The United States launched a missile strike on an Iranian cargo barge in the Gulf of Oman, according to Reza Shahidian, governor of Iran’s Sirik County. The 150-ton barge, owned by local residents of Sirik, was carrying essential goods from Oman’s Khasab port when it was attacked about five nautical miles from the coast. Passing vessels rescued all five crew members and brought them to Oman.

Following the strike, Iran’s central military command announced the complete closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The command warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the waterway would be targeted. The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime route for global energy shipments, and its closure marks a significant escalation in regional tensions.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not provide details on casualties or the reason behind the US attack, leaving uncertainty about the broader implications of this confrontation.