Attack on Iranian commercial vessel near Qeshm Island kills one crew member, wounds several

An Iranian commercial vessel was attacked near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz today, Sunday September 13, 2026 (22 Shahrivar 1405). Qeshm's governor first confirmed the attack near Hengam Island. According to EcoIran, the attack killed one crew member and, per that outlet, wounded four others, with an official blaming the "American enemy." Al Jazeera, citing an Iranian official, reported one person killed and three others wounded. The incident came amid continuing military clashes between Iran and the United States in the region; Sahmino's own data showed West Texas Intermediate crude last trading at 100.05 dollars and Brent at 104.61 dollars per barrel.