Iran attacks tankers near Strait of Hormuz as reopening talks stall
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it struck several oil tankers, and India condemned attacks that left two Indian sailors missing. Tehran says it will answer Washington's latest response through mediators.
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What happened
Ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz have been struck by drones and projectiles, with the Revolutionary Guard Navy claiming hits on several oil tankers. Two merchant vessels carrying 22 Indian crew were attacked, leaving two Indian seafarers missing, and India condemned the attacks. Iran says it is still reviewing a US response to its proposal on reopening the strait and will reply through intermediaries.
Why it matters
Iran and the US remain split over whether the nuclear program or shipping and the blockade should be settled first. The attacks have spread beyond the transit corridor, and efforts to reopen the waterway are deadlocked.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 4:56 AM ET: Two merchant vessels with 22 Indian crew were attacked in the strait, with two Indian seafarers reported missing.
- Oct 12, 1:39 PM ET: India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the strait, and national security adviser Doval spoke with Iran's NSA about the attacks.
- Oct 12, 3:27 PM ET: Five more commercial vessels, including a containership and four tankers, were reported struck in and around the strait on Sunday.
- Oct 13, 7:47 AM ET: Reports said the IRGC launched anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yazd toward the UAE's Fujairah area as Tehran tightened pressure on shipping.
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