# US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-17T12:10:56+00:00
- Category: World
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- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/us-and-iran-both-claim-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-amid-attacks-on-ves-bd3c65/

Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.

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