Iran Fires Missiles at Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Hits Qatari LNG Tanker

Iran launched at least two missiles targeting commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, striking two ships and causing significant damage but no casualties, a U.S. official told Axios on Tuesday night. Among the vessels hit was the Qatari-owned LNG tanker Al Rekayyat, which suffered damage to its engine room and caught fire, according to the Wall Street Journal. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The U.S. official's statements followed an earlier report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency, which said a tanker near Omani waters was attacked with unknown weaponry. The attack has heightened tensions in the strategic waterway, a critical route for global energy shipments.

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the situation in a press briefing, stating, "Either there will be a deal with Iran, or we will finish the job." He suggested that the Iranian regime prefers to reach an agreement, underscoring ongoing diplomatic efforts amid rising hostilities.