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Iran escalates Hormuz attacks ahead of US midterms, targeting oil shipping

Two senior Iranian officials confirm new tactics timed to influence US midterms

3 Yesterday 8:46 PM · 6h ago · 7 articles · 1 source · development 3 of 3

Iranian officials tell Reuters that Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz with the goal of keeping oil prices high and influencing the US midterm elections. One official states Iran started using different offensive tactics about 10 days ago.

Two senior Iranian officials confirm new tactics timed to influence US midterms
Anadolu Agency

“Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections.”

Reuters, citing two senior Iranian officials

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 4 outlets Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say

    first by Al-Monitor, 6h ago · also Times of India, Japan Times, Investing.com News

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  2. 3 outlets Oil prices climb as Iran deploys new tactics to target ships transiting Hormuz

    first by Channel News Asia, 5h ago · also Hindustan Times, Middle East Eye

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