Ship attacked during Strait of Hormuz transit and other news from the Middle East

A ship was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, causing engine room damage and a crew casualty. The incident highlights continued danger in the waterway as the U.S. blockades Iranian shipping traffic. Separately, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S. President Donald Trump to pursue a diplomatic solution amid stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran.