Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. and Iran claims about talks diverge

A cargo ship reported being struck by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a British maritime monitoring agency. Simultaneously, Iran’s foreign ministry stated on August 3, 2026, that no negotiations are currently occurring with the United States. However, Iran confirmed that talks are taking place with Oman regarding the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as claims between the US and Iran continue to diverge.