Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The latest strike happened ahead of an expected meeting between Iranian and Gulf officials in Oman to sign an agreement for shipping through the strait.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:38:23 UTC.

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  1. Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say

  2. Yemen: Fighting escalates around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

  3. Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive

  4. Brics diplomacy: Iran president says Tehran, UAE want to 'turn the page' on war

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  6. Iranian vessel in Hormuz hit, while Houthis expand control of shipping lane

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