Iran war keeps Strait of Hormuz shipping under threat

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The latest incidents bring at least five reported vessel incidents since Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said some ships struck naval mines or caught fire. The continued danger in the strait risks disrupting oil and fuel supplies, increasing energy prices and intensifying pressure on governments to secure maritime traffic. Iranian and Qatari officials have discussed proposals to end the hostilities, but no agreement has been announced. The escalation follows US midterm elections in which voters gave Democrats control of Congress, while President Donald Trump defended the war.

Sources: Reuters, Associated Press