An attack disables a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

For context, an oil tanker was hit with a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report on Tuesday that underscored the ongoing dangers for shipping firms attempting to apply the waterway while it's under Iranian control.

What happened

Notably, the attack came as a high-level delegation from Pakistan. It has been a main mediator between the United States and Iran, was wrapping up meetings in Tehran aimed at bringing a negotiated end to the almost six-month war.

Here's a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be discovered here.

The bottom line

In short, an attack disables a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and other is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.