U.S. President Donald Trump declined to confirm whether the United States had struck an Iranian vessel, saying he did not want to say when questioned by a reporter. The uncertainty followed Iranian state-media reports that an Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one person and injuring four, and a separate UKMTO report that an unidentified projectile hit another vessel, causing a fire and crew evacuation. The incidents came amid repeated attacks, a U.S. naval blockade, elevated oil prices and traffic through the waterway running about 90% below pre-conflict levels. Iran and Gulf countries were expected to meet in Oman on shipping arrangements, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would not surrender. Observers were watching for confirmation from the U.S. Department of Defense, further comments from Trump or Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, additional military activity and diplomatic or ceasefire developments.