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Iran reported that four oil tankers hit mines and caught fire, and the United Nations reported 134 attacks on merchant ships.
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Iran reported that four oil tankers hit mines and caught fire, and the United Nations reported 134 attacks on merchant ships.

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  • Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that at least four oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Shiari pointed out that frequent attacks on merchant ships in the region have killed 25 seafarers, posing a serious threat to the global economy and regional security.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for global energy transportation, and recent attacks on commercial ships have occurred frequently. United Nations records show there have been 134 attacks this year, resulting in the deaths of 25 sailors.

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China News Service, Beijing, November 14th Comprehensive news: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported on the 14th that within a few hours, at least four oil tankers hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Nations reported on the 13th that 134 attacks on merchant ships had occurred in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East waters, resulting in the deaths of 25 seafarers.

According to a report from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the above-mentioned oil tankers included a supertanker that "ignored warnings, turned off the identification system and entered an illegal channel," struck a mine and caught fire in the restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran once again emphasized that any ship entering the illegal waterway will "face the same fate" and criticized the owner of the ship involved for not learning a lesson, but for believing in the US words and "sending his assets into the flames".

According to the official website of the United Nations, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General Shiari pointed out when briefing the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East on the 13th that in October, the number of attacks on commercial ships hit the highest monthly record since February this year. As of November 11, the International Maritime Organization has recorded 134 attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East waters, resulting in the deaths of 25 seafarers and many others injured or missing.

Shiari emphasized that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and their surrounding areas continues to be tense, posing serious risks to international peace and security, regional stability and the global economy; he called on all parties to immediately stop attacking civilian ships, restore freedom of navigation, and seek peaceful solutions through diplomatic channels.

He also said that countries in the Middle East play an important role in building trust, maintaining diplomatic contacts, and easing tensions. The United Nations welcomes the resumption of diplomatic activities in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and other locations, and urges all parties to seize the current opportunity and negotiate in good faith to reach a peaceful and lasting solution. The UN Secretary-General stands ready to support relevant negotiations.

What to Watch

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  • The International Maritime Organization will strengthen its security assessment of shipping in the region

    Likely · Within weeks

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  • The specific nationality of the damaged tanker and crew casualties
  • Follow-up progress of diplomatic mediation by the international community

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