Spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Regarding the insecurity of shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, the American enemy attacked a vessel near Hengam Island. During the attack, one of our compatriots was killed, and several people were injured, including two Pakistani citizens who were working on the vessel...This is another indication that the United States has deployed forces to our region, thousands of kilometers away from its borders, while claiming concern for the safety and security of shipping. However, it attacks Iranian vessels near our borders and along our coastlines, thereby jeopardizing the security and safety of waterways.'