Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.
Ships and Shipping
Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack
The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.
Iran’s Naval Mines: A History of Threats to Persian Gulf Shipping
The U.S. said this week that it attacked 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. In the 1980s, Iranian mines damaged oil tankers and a U.S. Navy warship.
Deadly Attack on Oil Tankers Prompts Iraq to Close Oil Terminals
An attack off the Iraqi coast engulfed two oil tankers in flames, killing at least one person. Senior Iraqi officials believe the attack was Iranian.
Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked
The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
U.N. Security Council Condemns Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East
In an overwhelming vote, the council backed a resolution condemning Iran. A Russian proposal calling for an end to the war that didn’t assign blame or even name the parties, was rejected.
At Least 3 Ships Are Struck In and Around the Strait of Hormuz
Three vessels were hit in and around the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. Iran claimed responsibility for one.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
U.S. Forces Attack Iranian Mine-Laying Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz
A video posted by the U.S. Central Command showed munitions striking nine vessels, most of which were moored at the time. Whether any mines have been laid in Gulf waters was unclear.
Pakistan Sends Navy Escort for Its Ships in the Middle East
Pakistan, Iran’s neighbor, has been striving to remain neutral in the conflict. But its government and military have been forced to act to protect its economy.