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Iran reports more tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf war pressure mounts

reuters.com [$] — November 5, 2026 at 05:01 PM UTC

Iran reported three more tankers damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, signaling continued shipping risks amid the unresolved Gulf war after US voters punished President Donald Trump's Republicans in the midterm elections. Vice President JD Vance blamed the war for the party's defeat, prompting a reassessment in Washington. Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf mocked Vance, urging him to persuade Trump to end hostilities rather than plan more strikes. Oil prices have dropped over $20 a barrel since last week on expectations of reduced US military action. Attacks on tankers remain near record pace, with at least five incidents since Sunday, while Qatari-mediated peace talks show no breakthroughs.

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