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- Iran's IRGC Navy said a container ship hit a naval mine and sank in Strait of Hormuz on October 14.
- Iran's IRGC called the ship contraband-laden but gave no flag, destination or crew details.
- UKMTO reported two October 13 incidents where a container ship and a tanker were struck by unidentified projectiles.
- Iranian officials said the attacks aim to frustrate U.S. attempts to lower oil prices before the November elections.
