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Iran Reports Another Tanker Fire as Attacks Escalate Near Hormuz

A fresh tanker fire and reports of two cargo ship sinkings have deepened shipping concerns as Iran insists vessels need permission to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

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Chapters · 3

  1. 1Iran Rejects US Hormuz Response as Shipping Attacks and Threats Escalate
  2. 2Iran Attacks Sink Two Ships as Hormuz Shipping Assaults Intensify
  3. 3Iran Reports Another Tanker Fire as Attacks Escalate Near Hormuz

Key moments · 19

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 ↗

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  3. Another tanker catches fire near Hormuz after two cargo ships sunk in attacks
    Euronews
  4. Army Navy spots burning oil tanker in restricted area of Strait of Hormuz
    IRNA English
  5. VIDEO: Buque en llamas cruza una zona prohibida en el estrecho de Ormuz
    RT en Español - Noticias

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  1. Two Ships Sink Near Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Steps Up Attacks, Oil Shipments Fall
    Times now
  2. Oil markets ‘far’ from normal even as some Strait of Hormuz issues ease: TD
    Global News
  3. Cargo Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz After Strike Triggers Fire
    Bloomberg
  4. Dry bulk vessel sinks near Hormuz, second ship loss reported in 24 hours, data shows
    Middle East Eye
  5. Iran Plans New Tactics To Strike Ships In Hormuz To Sway US Elections: Report
    NDTV News - World-news News

26 articles

  1. Attacks on Hormuz shipping at wartime high, report says
    Middle East Eye
  2. Two Ships Hit By Missiles In Strait Of Hormuz: UK Maritime Agency
    NDTV News - World-news News
  3. Iran’s IRGC Navy threatens to sink US warships approaching Strait of Hormuz - Middle East Monitor
    Middle East Monitor
  4. "If US ships approach Hormuz Strait, we will sink them"
    Mehr News (English)
  5. Tehran raises the stakes, betting Washington will blink
    Iran International (English)

61 articles

  1. Riyadh rocked by explosions as Iranian strikes in Hormuz rise
    Middle East Eye
  2. Iran Guards say struck vessel in Strait of Hormuz
    Arab News
  3. Iran ready for both diplomacy, national defense: Gharibabadi
    ISNA (English)
  4. Moment when 3rd super tanker strikes sea mine in Hormuz
    Mehr News (English)
  5. Iran's Two-Track Approach: Hormuz Reply To US Pending, Offers Dialogue On Yemen
    Times now

33 articles

  1. Iran-US diplomacy stalls as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia intensify
    Iran International (English)
  2. Iran says US response falls short of conditions for deal
    Middle East Eye
  3. VIDEO: Petrolero en llamas tras impactar contra una mina iraní
    RT en Español - Noticias
  4. Iran ready to help start dialogue btw S. Arabia, Yemen: FM
    Mehr News (English)
  5. Iran Tells Trump 'Not Yet' on Hormuz, Refuses to Budge on 7 Demands
    Times now