Middle East live: Cargo ship hit by 'unknown projectile" in Strait of Hormuz

France 24 reports that a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, per Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO's early Tuesday report. U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran continue despite Tehran's denials, characterizing the Islamic Republic as facing a 'last chance before decapitation.' The source of the projectile remains unidentified.

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