Mines and attacks in Hormuz keep shipping under threat as Iran warns
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says vessels that switch off navigation systems will meet a firm response, while Tehran offers to reopen the strait within six days if Washington meets its conditions.
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What happened
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says a tanker struck a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion and fire in its engine room. The latest development is a warning from an IRGC spokesman, Hossein Mohebi, that seven undersea internet cables under the strait could become new targets.
Why it matters
Iran has also warned that a renewed war with the United States could threaten global internet connections.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 8:40 PM ET: The Revolutionary Guards Navy says a violating oil tanker hit a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz and warns vessels with switched-off navigation systems of a firm response.
- Oct 19, 10:48 AM ET: At least 15 vessels have been struck in the waterway in the past 10 days, and crews are searching the strait for spilled cargo.
- Oct 19, 2:07 PM ET: Shipping traffic through the strait has fallen by about 70% as at least 15 container ships are reported attacked.
- Oct 20, 1:17 AM ET: IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi names seven internet cables under the strait and warns of new targets and new weapons.
Coverage
- Iran Threatens Global Blackout If U.S. Resumes War; Hormuz Undersea Cables At Risk (Times of India)
- Iran Threatens Hormuz Cables That Vision 2030 Depends On (F Hadid)
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard cites 7 internet cables under Strait of Hormuz, warns of ‘new targets’ (Anadolu Agency)
- Reports: Iran threatens seven undersea internet cables in Strait of Hormuz (Hespress EN)
- Iran Escalates Hormuz Attacks Ahead of Midterms (Yahoo News)
- Iran attacks on Hormuz shipping cut traffic and lift oil prices
- Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz push oil near five-month high
- Unidentified projectiles hit tugboat off Strait of Hormuz
- Mines and attacks in Hormuz leave ships trapped as talks stall
- Iran keeps Hormuz reopening offer open as tanker hits mine
- Iran offers seven-day Hormuz reopening plan as tanker hits mine
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