Oct 19, 2026 · 16 min · 9 segments
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This is a narrow waterway that normally carries about one-fifth of the world's oil and gas.
According to the Associated Press, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy said on Wednesday that a cargo ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank after hitting a naval mine.
Singapore's maritime authority said two Singapore-registered cargo ships were hit by unknown projectiles on Tuesday and Wednesday, and one of them sank.
It called the attacks unprovoked and a breach of international law.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center, a shipping safety group, counted 20 reported attacks in the Strait since October 1.
Now to diplomacy, which moved slowly.
On Sunday, Iran International reported that President Trump said Iran had been, in his words, systematically destroyed and that unless it changed course quickly, the United States would soon finish the job.
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, answered, quote, "'Be our guest, but be careful.
We have unfinished jobs, too.'" Iran also says its seven-day plan is still on the table.
Under that plan, the Strait would reopen on day six and talks would start on day seven if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, removes oil sanctions, and ends fighting on all fronts.
It condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on its members and asked to be included in any future talks.
AFP reported that on Tuesday evening, an attack hit an administrative building belonging to the Saudi oil company Aramco in Dharan, causing a limited fire but no casualties.
The Associated Press said offices used by senior executives on the top three floors were damaged.
Saudi civil defense said pieces from two intercepted cruise missiles wounded four people in Riyadh and damaged 15 homes.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition struck oil sites in Sana'a, Damar and Saida, saying they supplied the Houthi war effort.
This is a narrow waterway that normally carries about one-fifth of the world's oil and gas.
According to the Associated Press, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy said on Wednesday that a cargo ship carrying more than 2,500 containers sank after hitting a naval mine.
Singapore's maritime authority said two Singapore-registered cargo ships were hit by unknown projectiles on Tuesday and Wednesday, and one of them sank.
It called the attacks unprovoked and a breach of international law.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center, a shipping safety group, counted 20 reported attacks in the Strait since October 1.
Now to diplomacy, which moved slowly.
On Sunday, Iran International reported that President Trump said Iran had been, in his words, systematically destroyed and that unless it changed course quickly, the United States would soon finish the job.
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, answered, quote, "'Be our guest, but be careful.
We have unfinished jobs, too.'" Iran also says its seven-day plan is still on the table.
Under that plan, the Strait would reopen on day six and talks would start on day seven if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, removes oil sanctions, and ends fighting on all fronts.
It condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on its members and asked to be included in any future talks.
AFP reported that on Tuesday evening, an attack hit an administrative building belonging to the Saudi oil company Aramco in Dharan, causing a limited fire but no casualties.
The Associated Press said offices used by senior executives on the top three floors were damaged.
Saudi civil defense said pieces from two intercepted cruise missiles wounded four people in Riyadh and damaged 15 homes.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Saudi-led coalition struck oil sites in Sana'a, Damar and Saida, saying they supplied the Houthi war effort.
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