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Hormuz risk is getting repriced again. Iran's navy says it disabled another tanker in the strait, the ship caught fire after possibly hitting a sea mine or coming under attack. About 25 attacks on tan

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What happened: Iran's Navy said it disabled a "trespassing" tanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz area that caught fire, possibly after hitting a sea mine or coming under attack. Iran said the tanker had turned off its tracking systems. Key numbers: About 25 Iranian attacks on tankers and cargo ships in regional waters during October. Why it matters: Iranian officials said they ordered a faster tempo of tanker attacks this month, aiming to keep oil prices high through the US midterms. Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari warned ships transiting Hormuz without coordination.
Iran's Navy said it disabled a "trespassing" tanker in the eastern Strait of Hormuz area that caught fire, possibly after hitting a sea mine or coming under attack. Iran said the tanker had turned off its tracking systems.
Iranian officials said they ordered a faster tempo of tanker attacks this month, aiming to keep oil prices high through the US midterms. Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari warned ships transiting Hormuz without coordination.
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