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Iran sets supertanker ablaze after US takes out ship breaking blockade

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Iran attacked a supertanker with an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, causing a fire that spread across the vessel. This occurred shortly after the U.S. military targeted and disabled a commercial cargo ship trying to break through the U.S.’s naval blockade against Iran. The incident marks one of several recent attacks on ships in the strait; at least 11 tankers were attacked during the week ending October 4, according to the UN’s International Maritime Organization. Additionally, since renewing its naval blockade three months ago, the U.S. has disabled four ships and redirected another 135 vessels.

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Iran intensified attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, striking an unnamed crude oil supertanker with a naval mine, causing significant damage and a major fire. The incident follows closely on heels of a US strike against a Panama-flagged cargo vessel, the M/V Ocean Molica, disabling it without harming its crew. Iranian officials warned that any ship violating their rules in the strait would face similar consequences. The IRGC Navy shared footage showing the burning tanker, underscoring Iran's preparedness for both defensive and offensive operations amidst ongoing tensions with the US and Israel since February. Reports indicate a spike in attacks on commercial ships in the waterway, with at least 21 strikes reported over two consecutive weeks.

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A supertanker caught fire when it was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, officials said — just hours after the US struck a ship attempting to break its naval blockade on Iran. asserted

US → catch → Iran

The attacked supertanker, which was not immediately identified, was hit on its port side, causing a fire to break out, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. uncertain

fire → attack → Operations

The IRGC shared video of the tanker ablaze in the water as it reiterated its threats on any ship attempting to cross the strait without its permission. “A devastating fire is the fate of any tanker that violates the rules and disregards security in the Strait of Hormuz,” the military unit said in a statement. asserted

unit → share → statement

At least 11 tankers have come under attack during the week that ended Oct. 4, the most strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began Feb. 28, according to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization. uncertain

war → come → Organization

Another 10 strikes occurred last week, including one Monday that left 12 Indian sailors injured aboard the United Arab Emirates-owned On Peace oil tanker. asserted

sailors → occur → tanker

The latest attack came just hours after US Central Command confirmed that it took out a commercial cargo ship attempting to run the US’s naval blockade against Iran. “A US military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the “Arika Sun”) with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship’s propulsion without harming the crew,” CENTCOM wrote in a statement. asserted

CENTCOM → come → statement

The ship had allegedly docked at an Iranian port and was attempting to leave the region for international waters, CENTCOM added. uncertain

CENTCOM → dock → waters

US forces have disabled four ships and turned around another 135 since it renewed its naval blockade three months ago. asserted

it → disable → blockade

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