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Iran says four tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said four oil tankers were hit or caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. It said they used unauthorized routes. Oman rescued 25 crew from one burning tanker. A UK maritime agency reported another tanker struck by an unknown projectile. Tankers keep transiting because freight rates are very high.
Why it matters
A large share of the world's oil passes through the strait, so attacks lift fuel prices everywhere.
Background
The US and Iran have been at war this year, and shipping in the strait has been disrupted. Iran and the US dispute whether shipping lanes are clear of mines.
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
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 30, 8:00 PM ET
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 30, 3:15 PM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 30, 2:33 PM ET
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