Strike in Iran Kills Four, Maritime Security Risks Remain Severe in Strait of Hormuz

A strike in Kuhestak, Iran, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, killed four people, including two women and two children, with Iran accusing the US of a war crime. Meanwhile, maritime security risks in the Middle East maritime region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, remain "severe" due to Iran's continued monitoring and harassment of commercial shipping.