Iran attacks at least 15 container ships in Strait of Hormuz in 10 days, prompting scramble for spilt cargo

Summary

According to The Guardian, Iran has attacked at least 15 container ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 10 days, with some vessels hit by drones and others by mines. On Sunday, a ship was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade fired from a small boat 75 miles (120km) north-east of the Saudi port of Jubail. People have been scouring the strait for spilt cargo, and rumours have spread that the ships carried valuable goods.

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1. The Guardian

   19 Oct 2026, 14:48 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Iran attacked at least 15 container ships in the Strait of Hormuz in the past 10 days, and that people are scouring the waterway for spilt cargo amid rumours the ships carried valuable goods.