Hormuz Shipping Threat Remains Severe After Ship Sinkings and Tanker Fire
A warning that further attacks are highly likely follows ship losses and a reported tanker fire, while Iran and the United States dispute control of the waterway.
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Iran rejects US response to seven Hormuz conditions
Times now ↗IRGC Navy says supertanker struck mine on unauthorized route
IRNA English ↗Iran demands changes to US response before reopening Hormuz
Middle East Eye ↗Iran says Washington accepted some conditions but fell short
Mint ↗Foreign Ministry says US response remains under review
CNN Brasil ↗Iran offers mediation between Houthis and Saudi Arabia
NYT World News ↗Tanker reportedly sinks off Oman, leaving two sailors missing
Al Jazeera ↗Report counts 24 vessels targeted in two weeks
Financial Times ↗IRGC Navy commander threatens approaching US warships
Mehr News (English) ↗Saudi coalition says it intercepted another Riyadh attack
CNBC ↗Report describes highest wartime attack intensity near Hormuz
Middle East Eye ↗US Central Command rejects Iranian Hormuz control claim
Middle East Eye ↗Oil rises as regional tensions threaten supply
CNBC International ↗Officials describe shipping tactics aimed at raising oil prices
Japan Times ↗Brent trades above $106 amid Saudi supply concerns
Business Line - Home ↗Attacks sink two ships near Strait of Hormuz
Times of India ↗Iran says Hormuz transit requires coordination
IRNA English ↗Containers and debris float after vessel hits mine
Al Jazeera ↗Iranian navy reports another burning tanker near Hormuz
IRNA English ↗UK maritime centre warns further attacks highly likely
Middle East Eye ↗
