State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy." He also said the person killed was among the cargo vessel's 10-member crew, and that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.

A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash

Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said, according to state TV, "A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. One…

From CNN’s Laura Sharman and Ibrahim Dahman

Strike on Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz kills 1, Iranian media say