Iran Fires Missiles at Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz

On July 7, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, setting a tanker ablaze, according to reports from Axios and other outlets. The attack occurred as Iran was mourning the death of its Supreme Leader, Khamenei.

The strikes test ongoing US-Iran talks, with the UK confirming that an oil tanker was hit. No further details on casualties or the ships' nationalities have been released yet.