Two vessels hit by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran both claim control

Two vessels have been struck by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week. The strait is the sea passage linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. Al Jazeera reported the incidents.

According to the outlet's analysis, the United States and Iran both claim to control the strait. The competing claims come as vessels in the waterway come under attack.

The source does not say which ships were hit, what flags they sailed under, whether anyone was injured, or who laid the mines. Those details are not covered here.