Tanker attacks near Strait of Hormuz continue as Iran and US talks stall
Two Indian seafarers are missing after a drone strike on a vessel near Oman's Sohar port, while Iran says Washington's reply on reopening the strait falls short.
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What happened
Ship attacks around the Strait of Hormuz have intensified while mediated efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran remain deadlocked. A drone strike hit a tanker near Oman's Sohar port, leaving two Indian seafarers missing, and the IRGC Navy said a supertanker struck a naval mine in the strait. Iran's foreign ministry said it is still reviewing the US response on reopening the strait and will reply through intermediaries once that review is over.
Why it matters
Iran's refusal to reopen the strait has also heightened crude supply concerns.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 2:46 PM ET: Two Indian seafarers were reported missing after a drone attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, and India called for de-escalation and maritime safety.
- Oct 11, 3:20 PM ET: India condemned the strait attacks, and its embassy in Muscat said it was coordinating with Omani authorities and ship management companies to rescue the missing Indians.
- Oct 11, 4:25 PM ET: Iran called the US response on conditions for reopening the strait insufficient, saying Washington accepted some of its seven conditions but must clarify unresolved issues.
- Oct 11, 8:46 PM ET: UKMTO confirmed a tanker was struck by a drone near Oman's Sohar port, with local authorities assisting in the crew's evacuation and the extent of damage unknown.
- Oct 12, 5:17 AM ET: Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran is still reviewing the US response and will reply via intermediaries when the review is over.
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