2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump grapples with his next move
Summary
Two tankers were hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway, with Iran claiming responsibility for one strike on a ship it said was making an illegal crossing. President Donald Trump said he is considering a major military decision against Iran, ahead of a planned meeting with Persian Gulf leaders.Key Facts
- A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, causing a fire that was later put out.
- Another tanker was also attacked in the same area on Wednesday, with both crews reported safe.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have hit a Togo-flagged ship for illegally crossing the strait.
- Iran requires commercial ships to get permission and follow a specific route through the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump said he is deciding whether to launch a large attack to “annihilate” Iran’s ruling regime.
- Trump plans to meet Persian Gulf leaders next week during the U.N. General Assembly.
- Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution to allow experts to monitor sanctions against Iran.
- U.N. sanctions against Iran remain in place, freezing Iran’s assets abroad.
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