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Ship attacks rise in the Strait of Hormuz
At least 12 ships were attacked in the week ending Oct. 16, according to UKMTO, and October has seen the most ship attacks since the Iran war began Feb. 28. The U.S. says it controls the strait; Iran says ships are hitting mines. On Oct. 18, Iran's foreign minister said Iran's offer to reopen the strait within seven days still stands. Brent crude touched $110 a barrel on Oct. 16.
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How each side sees it
The U.S. military saysThe strait is controlled by the United States and its partners, it has been cleared of mines, and ships are being hit by Iranian projectiles.
Iran saysShips are hitting mines, the strait is unsafe for vessels that don't coordinate with its authority, and its seven-day reopening offer still stands.
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