A ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile of "unknown origin," according to the UK Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO). The vessel was reported to be on fire and adrift, with its crew evacuated and two casualties reported. The British maritime security agency made the statement on Wednesday, September 23, though it did not specify whether the casualties were fatalities or injuries. No environmental damage has been reported so far, according to the UKMTO. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Incidents in this area often have global implications due to its strategic importance for international trade and energy transport. In a separate development, Hossein Mohebi, a spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, told AFP on Tuesday that his country had "tightened" its conditions to end the war with the United States. He claimed that Iran had agreed on these conditions with the U.S., but the Americans had "broken the agreement." Mohebi referred to a roadmap signed by both countries on June 17, which did not prevent the resumption of hostilities. He emphasized that Iran is not "their toys" and that the U.S. cannot unilaterally violate an agreement they themselves signed. Mohebi added that exports and imports are severely affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and he stated that the United States have no choice but to accept Iran's conditions and end the conflict to resolve the impasse they created. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations, which have seen periodic escalations in recent years.