Iran says it destroyed navigation aids in Hormuz strait
Times of India also tied the claim to a route Trump had allotted and a US navy system.
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What happened
Iran said navigational aid systems in the southern Strait of Hormuz were destroyed. An unnamed Revolutionary Guards Navy official told Iranian state media that no unauthorised vessels passed through the route overnight.
Why it matters
The reports describe rising tensions around the strategic shipping corridor. Times of India also tied the claim to a route Trump had allotted and a US navy system.
Timeline
- Nov 8, 11:23 PM ET: Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy official said navigation aids in the southern Strait of Hormuz were destroyed and no unauthorised vessels transited overnight.
- Nov 9, 9:12 AM ET: Iran claimed no unauthorised vessels passed through the southern strait overnight, with the announcement made to Iranian state media.
Coverage
- 'NO U.S. SHIP ALLOWED': Iran Cuts Off Trump-Allotted Hormuz Route, Knocks Out American Navy System (Times of India)
- Iran Says No Unauthorised Vessels Transited Strait of Hormuz Overnight After Navigation Aids Destroyed (Reuters)
- Iran says no unauthorized vessels transited Strait of Hormuz overnight after navigation aids destroyed (The Times of Israel)
- Iran says no unauthorised vessels transited Strait of Hormuz overnight after navigation aids destroyed (Al-Monitor)
- Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US meets conditions amid tanker strikes
- Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz shut as tanker attacks continue
- Iran objects to South Korean naval role near Hormuz
- Trump says further US strikes on Iran appear unlikely
- US military forms task force to restrict Iran's land supply routes
- Iran and US trade ship attacks as Hormuz talks stall
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