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Iran Accuses US of Attacking Merchant Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Killing 1, Injuring 3
Iran claims the United States attacked a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death and three injuries. The incident occurred on September 13, 2026. Tehran has accused Washington of the attack, while the U.S. has not yet commented.
Iran announced that a U.S. attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz left at least one person dead. The Iranian state media reported the incident, citing casualties of one fatality and three injuries. The Azerbaijan State News Agency provided a more specific account, stating one death and three injuries. Tehran has accused the United States of the attack, while the U.S. has not issued an official statement. The event has raised tensions in the region, with both sides maintaining their positions without immediate acknowledgment from the accused party.
Where Sources Diverge
infobae reports at least one death, while azerbaijan-state-news-agency specifies one death and three injuries.
infobae
at least one dead
azerbaijan-state-news-agency
kills 1, injures 3
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WireAzerbaijan State News AgencySep 13, 11:08 AM
Iran says 'US attack' on commercial vessel in Gulf kills 1, injures 3 - azertag.azIran says 'US attack' on commercial vessel in Gulf kills 1, injures 3 azertag.az
IndependentinfobaeSep 13, 11:00 AM
Iran accuses the US of an attack on a merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz that leaves at least one dead