Iran's Revolutionary Guards strike more tankers in Hormuz as supertanker explodes after hitting mine
Ships using routes the Guards have not approved are being hit almost daily in the strait. A supertanker caught fire Saturday, and the UAE rescued 22 crew from a burning tanker.
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What happened
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy claimed a series of tanker attacks and warned that vessels breaking its designated routes would be pursued and punished. A gas tanker was reportedly struck on Friday. On Saturday the Guards said a supertanker struck a naval mine and exploded after leaving through an unauthorized route, and the UAE rescued 22 crew from a burning oil tanker.
Why it matters
Near-daily attacks have cut Hormuz exports about 40% from prewar levels, killed sailors and raised risks to global crude shipments. Oil is above $100 and tanker charter costs are around $1.2 million per day.
Timeline
- Oct 9, 1:57 PM ET: The Revolutionary Guards Navy claimed a series of recent tanker attacks and expanded its threat against non-compliant vessels.
- Oct 9, 2:38 PM ET: A ship was attacked and caught fire about 24 km west of Al Dhafra in the UAE, according to UKMTO.
- Oct 9, 8:51 PM ET: The Guards struck a gas tanker attempting to take an "illegal route" through the strait.
- Oct 10, 12:39 PM ET: The UAE rescued 22 crew members from a burning oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf.
- Oct 10, 1:37 PM ET: The Guards said a giant oil tanker hit a naval mine and caught fire in the strait.
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