Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'

An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, with the fire extinguished and crew safe, but traffic through the waterway remains far below pre-war levels. The incident casts doubt on President Trump's claim that the strait is a "functioning strait," as U.S. allies are skeptical that Iranian mines have been fully cleared. Iran and Oman have agreed on a temporary maritime corridor to restore safer passage, though Iran warned the waterway will not fully reopen.