Iran reportedly resumed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, ending a week-long pause under a U.S.-Iran understanding, according to Axios.
Iran Reportedly Fires Missiles at Commercial Ships
Iran’s military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing two U.S. officials.
According to the report, two commercial ships were hit by Iranian missiles.
The vessels suffered significant damage, but no casualties were reported.
Tanker Hit Near Omani Coast
Earlier on Monday, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said it had received a report from a tanker traveling south near the coast of Oman.
The tanker was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile.
The impact caused a fire on board the vessel.
U.S.-Iran Understanding Under Pressure
The reported attacks came after a one-week agreement between Washington and Tehran expired.
The agreement had temporarily suspended attacks in the strategic waterway.
Axios said the renewed strikes could put a memorandum of understanding signed less than three weeks ago at risk of falling apart.
Doha Talks Make Little Progress
The latest escalation followed indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Doha last week.
Those talks ended without major progress on security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway remains one of the world’s most important routes for global energy shipments.
U.S. Retaliation Possible
Axios also reported that the United States is likely to respond with strikes against Iranian targets.
The situation has raised fresh concerns over shipping security, energy markets, and wider tensions in the Middle East.
