An Iranian cargo ship was hit early Sunday near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring four others. Iranian officials blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the strike, which happened just hours before Iran plans to brief nearby countries on its push to control shipping routes in the strait. The attack comes during rising tension in the region, especially after Iran‑backed Houthi forces captured an island in the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait last week. Iran’s president said the country will not be bullied, while President Donald Trump claimed Iran is desperate to negotiate. Commercial ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains low as attacks continue and the war has disrupted what used to be an international waterway. Iran and Oman are set to meet with regional foreign ministers Monday to discuss how the two countries want to manage shipping through the strait. Only Iraq has confirmed attendance, while Bahrain said it will not participate. Iran has pushed for ships to pay transit fees and wants inbound and outbound routes to pass through its waters. But Iran says the strait will not fully reopen unless the U.S. ends its blockade. Meanwhile, families and governments across the Gulf are watching closely, hoping the meeting leads to a regional response to months of missile and drone attacks. Iran’s president also said he met with the United Arab Emirates’ crown prince at a global summit, signaling possible attempts to ease tensions even as the region faces ongoing strikes and rising oil prices.