https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranian-attacks-sink-two-ships-in-strait-of-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranian-attacks-sink-two-ships-in-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iranian-attacks-sink-two-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz#u131369Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:41:04 +0000Two cargo ships have sunk in the Strait of Hormuz following a surge in attacks on commercial shipping. The incidents include container ships hit by projectiles and mines, marking an escalation in maritime strikes in the vital waterway. Officials state that Iran is shifting its tactics to ramp up attacks ahead of the United States elections. The strikes have caused cargo to spill into the water, drawing local fishermen to the wrecks, while broader regional fighting involving Saudi forces and Houthi sites intensifies.Why it mattersThe recent shipping strikes in the Strait of Hormuz highlight a d