Iran's state television said seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight Thursday. It cited a statement from the Revolutionary Guard's navy.
4 tankers were hit while transferring oil, the Iranian report said.
3 more struck naval mines and were immobilized, per the same report.
2 tankers carrying about 2 million barrels hit mines Oct. 17, Iran said.
11 nautical miles off Oman, a tanker caught fire after a projectile strike.
Why it matters: The report gave no casualty figures or flags for the tankers. It warned U.S. efforts to move tankers through other routes could expand attacks to U.S. bases.
International Maritime Organization chief Arsenio Dominguez said the approved shipping lane is not clear of mines.
24 million barrels a day of Mideast oil moved in mid-October, above prewar levels, Kpler data show.
What’s next: Iran says it submitted a seven-day plan through Qatar to reopen the strait. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposal remains on the table.
Iran told Pakistan's army chief its conditions for talks stand firm, Iranian media reported.
Can independent sources confirm Iran's count of seven damaged tankers?
Were there casualties, and which countries flag the vessels?
Will Iran act on its threat against U.S. bases in the Gulf?
