Iran suggests blasts were not US attacks as ship strikes continue
In short
Iran said the blasts were probably not US attacks, while both sides said ships were still being hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
The shipping attacks matter because they can restrict exports of energy and other key commodities that the world economy needs.
What the reporting says
Iran suggested the blasts were not US attacks as both sides reported continued strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The reported vessel attacks have kept pressure on exports of energy and other commodities that are vital to the world economy.
Why it matters
Iran suggested the blasts were not US attacks as strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz continued. The reported attacks involve shipping through a chokepoint that handles energy and other commodities vital to global trade.