# Two commercial ships sink as attacks surge near Strait of Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/video/101589

- TRT World, 2026-10-15 14:08 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPB6YD4okRY

> Two commercial vessels sank in the contested Strait of Hormuz as attacks in the area surged. Iran vowed to keep fighting until the US backs down. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said at least one of the ships struck a naval mine.

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