# People scour Strait of Hormuz for cargo after Iranian attacks on container ships

https://mins.news/en/item/106448

- The Guardian, 2026-10-19 14:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/19/strait-of-hormuz-spilt-cargo-iran-attacks-container-ships

> At least 15 vessels have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 10 days, with drones and mines among the reported weapons. A ship sailing from Karachi to Fujairah sank after hitting a mine last week; all 21 crew members were evacuated. Floating containers prompted searches for cargo, while the attacks have driven up oil prices and raised concerns over marine damage.

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