Ships attacked across the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US trade blame

A wave of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered competing Iranian and American claims over control of the waterway.

• UKMTO recorded at least 27 vessels attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters this month, bringing reported incidents to 86 since February.
• Iran said the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank after hitting a mine, while US Central Command attributed its sinking to an IRGC projectile.
• Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced two tankers exploded after hitting mines; US Admiral Brad Cooper said the strait's main corridors are free of mines.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran's proposal to reopen the strait within seven days remains on the table.