https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-attacked-in-hormuz-strait-as-u-s-iran-ceasefire-expiry-risks-prolonged-conflictContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-attacked-in-hormuz-strait-as-u-s-iran-ceasefire-expiry-risks-prolonged-conflicthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ship-attacked-in-hormuz-strait-as-u-s-iran-ceasefire-expiry-risks-prolonged-conflict#u45039Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:20:14 +0000A vessel belonging to the UAE's ADNOC was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in at least one crew casualty. The attack occurs as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires, raising the risk of a prolonged conflict. Oil prices have climbed following reports of the incident and a separate tanker seizure by Iran. This marks the third UAE tanker targeted within a week, coinciding with increased Iranian efforts to exert control over the strategic waterway.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global transit point for oil. Ongoing tensions betw