https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rare-iranian-strike-on-vessel-hundreds-of-miles-from-strait-of-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rare-iranian-strike-on-vessel-hundreds-of-miles-from-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rare-iranian-strike-on-vessel-hundreds-of-miles-from-strait-of-hormuz#u188338Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:26:09 +0000A merchant vessel was struck by two projectiles in Persian Gulf regional waters, approximately 83 miles east of Ras al-Khafji according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. Additional incidents involve tankers and an LNG carrier hit by projectiles and naval mines across the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and off the coast of Oman. These events follow separate claims by Tehran regarding naval mine strikes and a US vessel attack, while US Central Command denies striking an unmanned Iranian vessel. Regional security concerns continue to escalate.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is o