Iran Says 7 Vessels on Fire, Damaged in Persian Gulf, Hormuz

Iran announced that seven vessels, including oil tankers, caught fire in the northern Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Four ships transferring oil cargoes were reportedly using unauthorized routes despite warnings. Three additional vessels struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz, becoming immobilized and catching fire.

• Seven vessels, including oil tankers, were hit and caught fire in the northern Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
• Iranian forces tracked the vessels before the incidents.
• Four ships transferring oil cargoes were using unauthorized routes.
• Three additional vessels struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz on October 21.
• UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a separate incident involving a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on October 21.