US hits ship carrying goods from Oman to Iran, says Iranian media

A cargo dhow carrying "essential goods" was hit by an American projectile while sailing from the city of Khasab through Oman's Strait of Hormuz towards the Iranian city of Sirik, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported, citing the governor of Sirik.

"The vessel was hit by an enemy projectile 5 nautical miles from Khasab," IRIB quoted Sirik governor Reza Shahidian as saying, adding that the 150-ton ship was carrying five crew members, who were rescued with the help of passing vessels and transferred to Oman.

Images of the vessel, shared by the broadcaster and other media outlets, show the ship partially submerged.

On the second night of U.S. strikes against Iran, the U.S. military said it targeted surveillance, communications and air defense facilities in the country.

Explosions were heard across Iran, including in a number of strategic locations near the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump has warned that American strikes could resume if a deal is not reached.

In response, Iran's joint military high command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, preventing the transit of ships including oil tankers and commercial ships, stating that any vessel attempting to pass through will be fired upon.

Moments after the announcement, the US Army stated that commercial ships continue to transit the waterway.

American bases under attack: In Jordan, Americans were warned to take shelter. The IRGC said it had "destroyed facilities and a large number of combat aircraft" at Al-Azraq air base, according to state media. Kuwait has closed its airspace and anti-aircraft defenses are engaged with "hostile objects", state media reported, citing the country's army. Sirens sounded in Bahrain, according to the country's Interior Ministry.

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Source: CNN