An oil tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, marking another escalation in the critical energy corridor.
The incident occurred as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States appeared to be on hold, with officials indicating that talks would resume only after the burial of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The attack highlights the continued vulnerability of maritime traffic in the region.
According to Channel NewsAsia, two tankers were hit in the Strait on Tuesday, July 7, compounding concerns over the safety of global energy flows.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) had previously reported an oil tanker struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait on Monday, suggesting a pattern of targeted aggression against commercial shipping.
Iran has stated that there will be no further peace talks unless US President Donald Trump halts repeated threats to restart hostilities.