Iran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider response
Summary
Iran says seven oil tankers were attacked and damaged in the Strait of Hormuz, the busiest day since fighting between the U.S., Israel, and Iran began. Iran’s military warned the U.S. that if it helps ships pass through the strait, Iran may attack U.S. bases in the Middle East.Key Facts
- Seven oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz; four caught fire, and three hit mines according to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about one-fifth of the world’s oil, and regularly attacks ships passing without its permission.
- The U.S. military denies the claims about mines and states it has cleared mines from the shipping lanes.
- The U.S. is escorting more ships through the strait to keep it open amid rising tensions.
- President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to raise oil prices before the U.S. midterm elections by fabricating attacks.
- The IRGC warned that continued attacks may extend conflict to U.S. military bases across the Middle East.
- Iran claims it has enough weapons to fight a balanced war against the U.S. if needed.
- U.S. public opinion polls show many Americans want to avoid paying for wars amid rising fuel costs, adding pressure on President Trump.
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