https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-it-strikes-an-oil-tanker-and-other-mideast-developmentsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-it-strikes-an-oil-tanker-and-other-mideast-developmentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-says-it-strikes-an-oil-tanker-and-other-mideast-developments#u76535Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:40:59 +0000Iran has struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a conflict that has entered its seventh month. Oman reports two sailors are missing following the attack, while a UK maritime agency confirms the vessel was hit by a projectile. US President Donald Trump has responded by extending sanctions on Iran and its Houthi supporters in Sanaa, stating the US could potentially "annihilate" the regime. Separate reports indicate US personnel were injured during the attack on the boat near the strait.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit point, mak