Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, causing bridge damage but no injuries. The incident coincided with ongoing discussions between the United States, Oman, and Iran over whether transit fees will be imposed on ships passing the strait. Meanwhile, oil prices hovered near $75 a barrel and U.N. officials called for stronger nuclear verification in Iran as diplomatic talks continue.
- ▪A cargo vessel was hit by Iran's Revolutionary Guards near the Omani coast, damaging its bridge but leaving the crew unharmed.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected proposals for Iran to charge transit fees, while Oman said any joint traffic management system would not involve fees.
- ▪Brent crude prices stayed around $75 a barrel, briefly dipping to $72, the closest to pre‑war levels in four months.
- ▪IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urged a very strong verification regime for Iran's nuclear program as the U.S. and Iran negotiate a broader peace agreement.
- ▪President Trump announced that Iran is expected to purchase U.S. wheat, corn and soybeans with sanctioned funds, a claim denied by Iranian negotiators.
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Live Iran-U.S. Updates: Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees" By Duarte Dias, Duarte Dias Digital Journalist Duarte Pita Dias is based in CBS News' London bureau, where he works across digital platforms and for TV broadcasts. Read Full Bio Duarte Dias, Eleanor Watson, Eleanor Watson CBS News Reporter Eleanor Watson is a CBS News multi-platform reporter and producer covering the Pentagon. Read Full Bio Eleanor Watson, Mark Osborne, Joanne Stocker Joanne Stocker Verification producer Joanne Stocker is a verification producer for CBS News Confirmed. She was previously chief editor of Kurdistan 24 English and managing editor at The Defense Post.
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