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Fox News liveblog: Chinese Tanker hit by Iranian 'Projectile'
2026-05-08
I wonder if the Iranians used a Chinese missile to attack a Chinese tanker?
Chinese-owned oil tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz in first since Iran conflict began

A Chinese-owned oil tanker came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the U.S.-Iran conflict began on Thursday.

A report from Chinese media stated that the unnamed vessel was marked "CHINA OWNER & CREW." The ship's deck caught fire from the attack and it remains unclear whether any of its crew were injured.

This was the first time a Chinese oil tanker has been attacked, a person with knowledge of the matter told Chinese outlet Caixin.

China remains a key buyer of Iranian oil, which has been targeted by a US blockade in the Gulf of Oman.



WHAT TO KNOW
  • President Donald Trump ordered a pause on "Project Freedom" after less than 24 hours, citing progress on a peace deal.

  • U.S. Central Command said American forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian cruise missiles and drones targeting commercial ships earlier this week, but reported zero damage to U.S. flagged vessels.

  • A U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports remains in effect.

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Pope Leo on Thursday after tension between Trump and the Vatican.

  • Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has full oversight over all matters and issues in Iran.

  • President Donald Trump said the U.S. and EU are united against Iran developing a nuclear weapon after a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

  • Officials said U.S. strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Port, Bandar Abbas, and Bandar Kargan did not signal a restart of the war or the end of the ceasefire.

  • Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and small boats at the USS Truxtun, USS Rafael Peralta and USS Mason in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM confirmed.

  • President Donald Trump said Iran will see 'a lot of pain' if a nuclear deal isn't signed after the clash in the Strait of Hormuz.
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