Iran Says Supertanker Hit by Mines in Strait of Hormuz

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1. 13d ago

   US and Iran Trade Strikes After Tanker Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

   The United States and Iran have traded military strikes for three days, ending a month of relative calm. President Donald Trump claims the US has "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz and stated he likes the current US position. Tehran has pledged "severe punishment" and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks. This escalation follows reports of supertankers being hit by projectiles in the Strait, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards claiming the vessels struck sea mines.

   Why it matters

   The conflict intensified after Iranian targeting of American bases, which Tehran called retaliation for US strikes in the Strait. While the Iranian president previously offered to return to a memorandum of understanding, the current hostilities mark a shift from the White House's recent focus on economic pressure.

   What is confirmed

   • The US and Iran have traded military strikes over a three-day period.
   • President Donald Trump stated that the US has "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
   • Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim two oil tankers hit mines and burned in the Strait of Hormuz.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Tehran pledges severe punishment and retaliation against Washington.
   • President Donald Trump said he likes the US position much better now.

   What to watch next

   • Iranian military response to the latest wave of US attacks
   • Confirmation of the number and status of damaged tankers in the Strait
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. www.aljazeera.com — Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan
   2. www.foxnews.com — Trump says 'I like our position' after US trades strikes with Iran for first time in a month
   3. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — US Iran War Updates: Iran seizes vessel with 382,000 litres of fuel, detains 11 foreigners
   4. www.trasportoeuropa.it — Gorizia freight rail link works to start soon
   5. en.portnews.ru — Two oil tankers hit mines and burn in Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say
   6. oilprice.com — UN Warns Global Warming Will Top 1.5C Within Years
   7. en.portnews.ru — Maersk to install world-first rotor sail on 8,700-TEU containership
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2. 14d ago

   US and Iran Exchange Strikes Following Tanker Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

   The US and Iran have engaged in their first exchange of fire in weeks after two supertankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claims a supertanker caught fire after hitting sea mines while crossing without permission, though CENTCOM denies the mine strike claim. President Donald Trump has vowed to hit Iran "hard" following Iranian targeting of American bases, which Tehran described as retaliation for US attacks in the Strait. Despite the hostilities, the Iranian president has offered to return to a memorandum of understanding if the US does.

   Why it matters

   The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with Brent crude nearing $92 a barrel. These strikes follow a month-long period of economic pressure and shifting tensions. The current escalation threatens to unravel recent diplomatic efforts to avoid full-scale war.

   What is confirmed

   • Two supertankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
   • President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard" after Iranian forces targeted American bases.
   • The IRGC stated a supertanker caught fire after hitting sea mines while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission.
   • CENTCOM denied the IRGC claims regarding the supertanker mine strike.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The tankers were hit by unknown projectiles, according to maritime security consultant Marisks.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation from Saudi Arabia regarding the status of its oil tanker
   • Response from the US to the Iranian president's offer to return to a memorandum of understanding
   • Further US military strikes on Iranian targets
   Sources used for this update (17)

   1. WSJ — New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive
   2. Fox News — Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations
   3. Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com — Iran Says Supertanker Hit by Mines in Strait of Hormuz
   4. تسنیم — Super Tanker Catches Fire After Hitting Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC
   5. Yahoo — Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz off Omani coast
   6. Lloyd's List — Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims mine attack on VLCC
   7. The Times of Israel — Iran's IRGC says supertanker struck by mines while trying to cross Hormuz without permission
   8. IranWire — CENTCOM Denies IRGC Claims of Supertanker Mine Strike
   9. The Times of Israel — Iranian media say Saudi oil tanker stopped in Strait of Hormuz; no Saudi confirmation
   10. www.yahoo.com — Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
   11. CNBC — Tanker struck in Hormuz, raising worries over escalation, as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
   12. www.yahoo.com — Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
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