Iran's Revolutionary Guard hits tankers near Hormuz as peace talks stall
Three vessels were reportedly struck in two days, two Indian sailors are missing, and India has condemned the attacks as diplomacy over reopening the waterway remains stuck.
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What happened
Attacks on commercial ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified during the wider conflict involving the US and Iran, while mediated efforts to end it remain deadlocked. The Revolutionary Guard Navy said on Monday that it had hit a third large tanker, which caught fire after ignoring its warnings, and India says two of its sailors are missing.
Why it matters
The attacks are spreading beyond the strait, with a tanker reportedly struck at an anchorage off Oman. Efforts to reopen the waterway have not produced a deal.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 3:20 PM ET: India condemned attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said two Indian sailors were missing. Its embassy in Muscat said it was coordinating with Omani authorities and ship management companies on rescue efforts.
- Oct 11, 3:21 PM ET: The Revolutionary Guard Navy said a super tanker exploded and caught fire in its engine room after striking a sea mine in the southern part of the strait.
- Oct 12, 1:33 PM ET: The Revolutionary Guard said a third supertanker had been hit in the strait in two days and warned it would respond to ships cooperating with the US military.
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