Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US meets conditions amid tanker strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has struck several tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vessels used routes tied to US military cooperation.
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What happened
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has struck several tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vessels used routes tied to US military cooperation. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Iran will not reopen the strait unless the US meets seven conditions.
Why it matters
Attacks on commercial shipping are continuing in the waterway, and India has urged all parties to ensure safe passage and flagged risks to Indian seafarers.
Timeline
- Nov 8: The IRGC Navy said three oil tankers caught fire in Hormuz.
- Nov 9, 9:12 AM ET: Iran claimed navigational aid systems in the southern strait were destroyed and that no unauthorised vessels were passing through.
- Nov 10, 10:18 AM ET: The IRGC Navy said two tankers caught fire in the strait, with one reportedly striking a naval mine.
- Nov 10, 12:05 PM ET: Rezaei said Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz unless the US meets seven conditions.
Coverage
- Smoke Rises From Island in Strait of Hormuz (Al Arabiya)
- India urges safe Hormuz passage amid ship attacks, flags risks to Indian seafarers (indiatoday.in)
- Iran war: Rubio calls for heightened security (Boston Globe)
- Inside the Hormuz tanker gauntlet: Bahri reveals Iranian militants in speedboats ‘planting limpet mines on ships’ (TradeWinds)
- Oil Tanker ERUPTS In Flames Near Strait Of Hormuz (news.com.au)
- At Least Five Explosions Reported in Strait of Hormuz (hejazi)
- Hormuz suffers weekend of fire (splash247.com)
- 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 says it destroyed navigation aids in Hormuz strait
- Iran and US trade ship attacks as Hormuz talks stall
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