Iran reportedly strikes U.S.-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz

Fox News reported on September 16 that Iran attacked a U.S.-contracted vessel carrying American personnel near the Strait of Hormuz. Sources told the outlet the attack involved four Iranian drones and at least one missile, with one projectile hitting the vessel and causing minor injuries, including smoke inhalation. The outlet also quoted Vice President JD Vance saying Iran’s continued attacks on ships were directly affecting global energy markets and arguing that fighting would continue as long as Tehran kept targeting vessels.