News · 26 June 2026

Iran drone strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel with a drone on Thursday, damaging its bridge. This attack challenges US President Donald Trump's efforts to reopen the critical shipping corridor, which normally carries one-fifth of the world's oil. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington wants free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without any tolls.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 June 2026 at 7:01

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