https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-attack-in-hormuz-kills-crew-member-while-trump-says-strait-is-open-and-operatingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-attack-in-hormuz-kills-crew-member-while-trump-says-strait-is-open-and-operatinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-attack-in-hormuz-kills-crew-member-while-trump-says-strait-is-open-and-operating#u45808Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:21:23 +0000A vessel exiting the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, resulting in one casualty. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the ship was struck by an unknown projectile. While the UAE described the event as part of unprovoked Iranian attacks on tankers, Donald Trump stated the strait remains open and operating. The incident has triggered a spike in oil prices following reports of tanker seizures and increased Iranian efforts to control the waterway. Tehran has simultaneously accused the US of squeezing the country for concessions.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global