Indian sailor killed in attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

An Indian sailor was killed on Wednesday after commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. At least three cargo vessels were hit by projectiles, and one ship caught fire after it was struck. The origin of the projectiles is not known. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important waterways. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and a large share of the world's oil passes through it. Because so much energy trade depends on this route, attacks there can affect countries far beyond the region. Wednesday's attack is the latest threat to commercial ships using this busy and strategically important shipping lane.