There was no immediate statement by the U.S. military, which previously has struck Iranian-flagged vessels as it keeps up a blockade of Iranian ports.

An Iranian commercial ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one death and heightened regional tensions.

Iranian state media say an Iranian commercial ship has been struck near the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed.

State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded.