Iran Says It Has Right to Control Shipping in Strait of Hormuz After Ship Hit Near Oman

A cargo ship was struck by a projectile while traveling in the strait on Thursday, officials said.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 18, 2026. Stringer /Reuters

An Iranian official on Friday said that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is only possible via routes that have been approved by Tehran, coming after a commercial vessel was attacked in the strait a day earlier.

On Thursday, the UK Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) said that a ship traveling through the strait was struck by an unknown projectile, causing no injuries but damaging the vessel.