Iranian officials report that a U.S. projectile struck an Iranian cargo barge in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday morning. The incident, as reported by Iran’s Mehr News Agency and the governor of Sirik, occurred off the coast of Oman. Details surrounding the event remain limited and unconfirmed by U.S. authorities. Iranian officials have not yet specified the type of projectile or the extent of the damage to the vessel. This incident raises concerns about escalating tensions in the region, a vital shipping lane. No casualties have been reported at this time, and further investigation is expected. The claim by Iran has not been independently verified.