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Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz shut as tanker attacks continue

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, and an ADNOC-operated vessel was damaged in an attack in UAE waters.

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What happened

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, and an ADNOC-operated vessel was damaged in an attack in UAE waters. Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said the strait will stay closed unless the US meets seven conditions.

Why it matters

Ships are still being targeted, and the US says it will keep protecting shipping through the waterway. The strait's closure is central to the talks on ending the war.

Timeline

  1. Nov 8: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy said three oil tankers caught fire in Hormuz, claiming 11 ships had been hit in 10 days.
  2. Nov 10, 9:26 AM ET: Iran said two oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with one struck by a naval mine and another allegedly escorted by US fighter jets.
  3. Nov 10, 12:05 PM ET: Rezaei said Iran will not open the strait unless the US meets seven conditions.

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