Iran · Multiple sources
Two container ships sink near strait of Hormuz amid surge in Iranian attacks
Vessels were hit by missiles as rise in strikes suggests Iran is trying to close waterway before US midterm elections Two container ships near the strait of Hormuz have sunk after being struck by missiles, amid the sharpest rise in Iranian attacks on shipping since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. The increase in attacks suggests Iran is trying to fully close the strategic waterway in an attempt to frustrate Donald Trump’s efforts to bring down fuel prices before the US midterm electio...
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- 12 Oct 2026, 16:25 CEST → 14 Oct 2026, 19:05 CEST
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The IRGC is hitting more ships allegedly part of a shuttle operation to move crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.
Iran says a ship sank after striking a mine in Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East developments
Vessels were hit by missiles as rise in strikes suggests Iran is trying to close waterway before US midterm elections Two container ships near the strait of Hormuz have sunk after being struck by missiles, amid the sharpest rise in Iranian attacks on shipping since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. The increas...
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