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Iran Escalates Attacks, Sinking Two Cargo Ships Near Strait of Hormuz
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Two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz after strikes in 24 hours. Iranian officials say Tehran is using new methods to target ships in Strait of Hormuz.
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Ships sink near Hormuz
Two cargo ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz in separate incidents over the past 24 hours as Iran escalated its attacks ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, CNN reported. The container ship GFS Pride, registered in Singapore, was hit while transiting the strait, and the Singapore Maritime Authority said the incident caused a fire and its sinking with all crew members evacuated safely.
CNN-verified video footage showed black smoke rising from the ship as water flooded in, while later footage and satellite images showed scattered cargo in the water and a small oil slick. Press TV said the vessel “collided with a sea mine while passing through an unauthorized route,” and Charlie Brown said the attack was “more likely the attack was carried out by a drone.”
Trump, Qalibaf trade threats
Mohammad باقر قاليباف told parliament that Iran forced the United States to enter into understandings and described Washington’s document as "its defeat document," while he said Tehran is raising readiness for what he called "sustainable deterrence." Qalibaf said Tehran combines fighting and negotiations to compel the United States to change its behavior and accept Iranian demands, and he stressed that the United States must bear the consequences of its policies.
Donald Trump said Iranian military capabilities had been largely destroyed, claiming Tehran no longer possesses an effective navy or air force and alleging that Iran had 274 fighter aircraft, none of which were fit for use. Trump also claimed Iran possessed 159 warships, all of which had sunk to the bottom of the sea, and he predicted the war would end very quickly, either through a settlement or through continued military operations.
Escalation plans and stakes
The Al-Jazirah Net report said a CNN report indicated the U.S. military is developing plans to attack Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, including the potential use of the GBU-43/B, known as the Mother of All Bombs. The report said the administration of دونالد ترمب is considering using the bomb against إيران if he agrees to resume attacks before or after the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for November 3, and it added that there are doubts about its effectiveness.
Masrawy said two senior Iranian officials told it that Iran is using new methods to target ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to keep oil prices high and influence the U.S. midterm elections. One of Masrawy’s officials said, “The aim is to thwart the United States and its allies’ efforts to lower global oil prices,” while the report warned that the risk of attacks and higher shipping and insurance costs heighten efforts to restore normal navigation.