Early Edition: August 4, 2026

A cargo ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a crew abandoning the vessel with one seafarer missing. Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to reopen shipping traffic through the strait, while Saudi-flagged supertankers are rerouting to avoid Houthi threats. Tensions persist amid U.S.-Iran discussions and lingering impacts from prior conflicts.