Hormuz tanker attacks spread as Iran launches missiles toward UAE
Several vessels were hit near the strait, and two Indian sailors remain unaccounted for after drone strikes. Talks over reopening the waterway are stalled.
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What happened
Ships are being struck by drones and projectiles in and around the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it is targeting tankers it believes support a US-linked oil shuttle. The latest development is a report that the Guard launched anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yazd toward the Fujairah area of the UAE as Tehran tightens control over shipping.
Why it matters
The US and Iran are divided over whether Iran's nuclear program or the shipping blockade should be settled first.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 4:56 AM ET: A drone hit the tanker MT Petro Dolphin, leaving two Indian seafarers missing, while the tanker MT Valthera was struck by a projectile with all 11 Indian crew reported safe.
- Oct 12, 1:39 PM ET: India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attacks on commercial vessels in the strait.
- Oct 12, 3:27 PM ET: Five more commercial ships, 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 Revolutionary Guard launched anti-ship ballistic missiles from Yazd toward the UAE's Fujairah area.
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