Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, an oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

BlockBeats News, June 28th, according to CNBC, on Saturday, an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman was reportedly hit by a drone strike, marking the latest escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran. Previously, the two sides had reached a temporary agreement aimed at ending hostilities in the region.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that a vessel in the strait was hit by an "unidentified flying object," sustaining damage to its hull, but the crew was reportedly unharmed. Bahrain also condemned Iran's drone attack on Saturday, calling it a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty.

These new attacks come as the United States and Iran were supposed to be in a 60-day ceasefire negotiation, with both sides working towards ending the war. However, both countries have accused each other of violating terms of the agreement.