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Iran attacks on Hormuz shipping continue as tanker hits mine
At least 15 container ships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz in 10 days by drones, mines and even a rocket-propelled grenade, and Iran's IRGC said an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a mine. Iran says it has a new operational plan if the US resumes attacks; US missions issued security alerts.
Why it matters
Hormuz carries a large share of the world's oil, so attacks there drive up energy and freight costs globally.
Background
A war began on 28 February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Iran has since claimed control over the strait and attacked shipping.
The story so far
- Two cargo ships sink after attacks near Strait of Hormuz
- Two cargo ships sink after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz
- Ship attacks near Hormuz hit a record as oil exports slow
- Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
- Iran attacks on Hormuz shipping continue as tanker hits mine
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards say mines halted tankers in Hormuz
- Iran says its mines halted tankers in Strait of Hormuz
- Iran says seven ships hit near Strait of Hormuz; US disputes claims
- Oil spill reaches UAE beaches after tanker strike near Hormuz
- Iran says two tankers hit mines near Strait of Hormuz
- Four tankers hit mines in Hormuz as Vance writes to Iran
- Iran says four tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
- Oil spills from attacked tankers reach UAE coast as Hormuz traffic stays limited
- Tankers hit mines in Hormuz; Qatar LNG carrier attacked
- Africa's LNG exports projected to soar as buyers flee Hormuz
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Oct 19, 10:48 AM ET
- Middle East Eye ↗October 18, 2026
- CNBC ↗Oct 18, 9:52 AM ET
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