Iran vows not a ‘single drop’ of oil or gas will pass strait of Hormuz as US carries out ninth night of strikes
Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran declares a blockade following projectile strikes on oil tankers.
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📍 How it ended
Iranian officials reported fires on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz following projectile strikes and blamed the United States for the incident. Crew members abandoned a Kuwaiti vessel amid the reports, while Houthi forces simultaneously announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
This follows reported projectile strikes that set two tankers on fire and prompted the crew of a Kuwaiti vessel to abandon ship. Coverage from The Maritime Executive, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Independent reports conflicting accounts regarding the events.
While Iran has blamed the United States for the incidents, officials in Tehran have also confirmed attacks on Gulf states and tankers within the region. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has acknowledged the reports of the strikes.
Future reports are expected to clarify the extent of the damage to the vessels and the specific nature of the projectile strikes. Coverage does not yet specify the full impact of the stated blockade on global energy transit or the status of the abandoned crew members.
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Quick answers
What is the status of the tankers in the Strait of Hormuz?
Reports indicate that two tankers are on fire and the crew of a Kuwaiti tanker has abandoned their vessel.
Who does Iran hold responsible for the events?
Iran has blamed the United States for what it refers to as a tanker accident.
Has Iran declared a policy regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
Yes, Iran has vowed that no oil or gas will pass through the strait.
Coverage (5)
- Report: Crew of Kuwaiti Tanker Abandons Ship After Iranian Attack The Maritime Executive · 45d ago
- Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says Reuters · 45d ago
- Iran war live: Tehran says tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz, Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade Reuters · 46d ago
- Iran war live: Tehran attacks Gulf states, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire Al Jazeera · 46d ago
- Iran blames US for tanker ‘accident’ in Strait of Hormuz The Independent · 46d ago
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