Iran claims strikes on seven tankers in Strait of Hormuz; Trump disputes it
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Summary
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy said it hit seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, claiming four were hit while transferring oil and three others involving naval vessels. Iran's foreign minister said the strait would reopen on day six of a seven-day plan, with talks starting the next day. President Trump called Iran's claims false, accusing Tehran of inventing incidents to raise oil prices.
Center
- Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit, warns US of wider responseReuters · Oct 22, 12:40 AM
- Iran says 7 vessels hit near Strait of Hormuz, warns US of wider responseNewsNation · Oct 22, 6:48 AM
- Iran: 7 ships hit in the Strait of HormuzThe Hill · Oct 22, 8:01 AM
Right-leaning
- Trump rejects Iranian claims of tanker strikes in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices riseWashington Times · Oct 22, 3:15 PM