Iran Says Seven Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz, Warns US of Wider Response

Iran says seven oil tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz: four were allegedly attacked and set on fire while transferring oil, while three were disabled after striking mines. The claims could not be independently verified, and Iran gave no details about casualties or the vessels’ flags. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that the conflict could spread to US bases in the region if Washington helps more ships transit the strait. Donald Trump accused Iran of fabricating attacks and mine claims to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections, while a US Central Command spokesperson also rejected Iran’s mine claims.