Two ships sink near Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran war tensions rise
The gist
Two ships sank near the Strait of Hormuz, one hit by a projectile and the other by a sea mine.
The waterway carried about a fifth of global oil and gas trade before the war.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, starting the war.
- Aug 20, 2026The aircraft carrier USS George Washington transited the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran.
- Oct 13, 2026President Donald Trump said the US would decide its next move against Iran, accusing Tehran of economic collapse.