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Reports indicate Iran is deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which American forces are actively destroying, amidst claims by CNN that Iran has begun mining the strategic waterway.
Three commercial vessels were hit in and around the Strait of Hormuz within the space of a few hours on March 11, including a Greek-linked bulk carrier, as renewed attacks sharpened concern over…
The cause of attacks on the commercial vessels in the strait - a vital corridor for oil - is being investigated.
The current tensions in the Gulf, with Iran warning ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz and Western nations struggling to protect commercial vessels, evoke memories of the 1980s tanker war.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack on a commercial ship bound for Gujarat in the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating that targeting commercial vessels and endangering civilian crew members should be avoided.
Houthi rebels have announced they will resume attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea shipping lane, according to the Associated Press.