Iran is claiming success in attacking ships near the Strait of Hormuz, stating that these strikes have forced US warships to move further from the Iranian coast. This comes as US media reported on Sunday that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries on September 14, following an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon had earlier added 29 US sailors and eight Marines to its war-wounded list, bringing the total to 861 service members since February 28, with at least 19 deaths recorded.

Despite these tensions, oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have increased. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that nearly 13 million barrels of crude were passing through daily, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated 15-22 million bpd. Preliminary data from Kpler on Monday showed crude exports through the Strait averaged 7.4 million bpd in September, with regional exports rebounding to 12.8 million bpd, the highest since the war began. Mediators are expected to facilitate further diplomatic exchanges between the US and Iran this week, following President Trump's rejection of Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait.