Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims mine attack on VLCC
- A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman on August 29; no casualties were reported, but the Strait of Hormuz remains at a ‘severe’ threat level, with traffic far below normal
- Iran’s IRGC said a very large crude carrier was struck by two naval mines and caught fire in the strait on Monday
- The US struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, its first strikes on Iran since late July; Iran retaliated with missiles and drones against two air bases in Jordan
- Washington says the strait is open under US naval protection; Tehran insists it remains closed and accuses US officials of manipulating energy markets
The US and Iran are battling over the narrative of who controls the Strait of Hormuz, even as attacks continue and ships keep sailing through
