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Crew Death After Projectile Hit Sparks Strait Transit Drop

8/18/2026

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A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, killing a crew member, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
After the Omani Coast Guard rescued the crew, daily transits fell to about 12 vessels, below the pre-war level of over 130.
President Donald Trump warned Oman it would be bombed if it interfered with U.S.–Iran talks and suggested making the strait U.S. territory.

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A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, killing a crew member, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
After the Omani Coast Guard rescued the crew, daily transits fell to about 12 vessels, below the pre-war level of over 130.
President Donald Trump warned Oman it would be bombed if it interfered with U.S.–Iran talks and suggested making the strait U.S. territory.