Iran strikes commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz in challenge to U.S.-Iran deal

TL;DR

Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz with a drone.
The attack damaged the ship's bridge, but no casualties or environmental impact were reported.
The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily paused an evacuation plan for stranded vessels due to the incident.
The IMO Secretary-General stated the pause is necessary to reconfirm safety guarantees.
The attack occurred after a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed to boost shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ship traffic had increased significantly following the MoU, leading to a drop in global oil prices.
Disagreements exist between the U.S. and Iran regarding preferred shipping routes and potential tolls.
The U.S. plans to judge Iran's adherence to the agreement based on its actions regarding ship movement, not just rhetoric.

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