US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
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Dozens of ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz in October as Iran and the United States compete for waterway authority. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported at least 12 ship attacks in the week ending October 16, though it noted difficulties in tracking the true number due to underreporting. Of the 12 confirmed attacks, half reached port, one sank, two were disabled, and three were damaged or had unconfirmed outcomes. Additionally, a tanker was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade 78 nautical miles northeast of Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
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