Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Source Summary
Two sailors are missing after the oil tanker El Gaia was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims the vessel caught fire after hitting mines, while the US states it was struck by a missile followed by a drone attack.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions and conflicting accounts over maritime security in a critical global shipping route.
What remains uncertain
The cause of the attack remains disputed: Iran attributes it to mines while the US claims it was a missile and drone strike.
