- Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy reported that a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas struck a naval mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday while using an 'unauthorised and dangerous route'.
- Four oil tankers were reported to have been hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, with Iranian media stating that these vessels had ignored warnings and entered restricted areas.
- October saw 37 attacks recorded, marking the highest monthly tally since the conflict began in late February, with at least 10 ships hit in the first 10 days of November.
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker, stated that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz would not return to pre-war conditions.
- U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that 'We don't need a deal with Iran' amidst the escalating tensions in the region.
- The conflict in the region began in late February, leading to a significant increase in attacks on vessels, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Attacks on vessels carrying energy products through the Strait of Hormuz have intensified, with incidents occurring nearly every day.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy reported that a tanker carrying liquefied natural gas struck a naval mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The vessel was navigating an 'unauthorised and dangerous route', according to state media.12
This incident is part of a troubling trend, as attacks on shipping in the vital waterway have intensified. In the first ten days of November alone, at least 10 ships were hit, following a record 37 attacks in October, the highest monthly tally since the conflict began in late February, according to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.58
Iranian officials claim that the tankers involved in these incidents ignored warnings and entered restricted areas of the Strait. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s top negotiator and Parliament Speaker, stated that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz would not return to pre-war conditions, asserting that there are no 'free waters' and that the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea does not apply to the strait.6
The Iranian military reported that four oil tankers were hit by explosions on Thursday, further escalating tensions in the region. Despite an increase in liquefied natural gas exports through the Strait, the situation remains precarious, with 31 tankers reported last month compared to 23 in September, but still far from pre-war levels.34
“The incident follows a surge in attacks, with at least 10 ships hit in the first 10 days of November after 37 attacks in October, the highest monthly tally since the conflict began. Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf said navigation would never return to pre-war conditions, while U.S. President Trump declared 'We don't need a deal with Iran'.”
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