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Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks…

The sinkings come as the U.S. military is successfully shepherding more oil through the strait, and the Guardian reports a surge in Iranian attacks; the minister was unavailable for blame.

On air: Chip Darnell on BBN Newsroom
Published 2:27 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by WSJ: “Two Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks Increase”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:27 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell.
Topics: Strait of Hormuz, Iranian.
BBN covered this story before: Oil tanker reportedly attacked off Oman in Hormuz region (October 12).

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WSJTwo Cargo Ships Sink Near Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian Attacks Increase

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwo cargo ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks increase, even as the U.S. military moves more oil through the strait.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMinister Cyrus Alderwick joins us from North Tarn Shoals.
Cyrus AlderwickThank you, Chip. The oil is flowing, and as I predicted, that is entirely because of the leadership of this ministry. #$%&! I mean, ding.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorLet me ask you about the ships. Two of them are at the bottom of the sea. Did your ministry see that coming?
Cyrus AlderwickAs I predicted, ships float or they do not. The sinkings are a failure of the ships, the shipping companies, and frankly the water.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Guardian says the attacks are surging and Iran is behind them. The water did not do this.
Cyrus AlderwickAllegedly, and I will not speculate. What I will say is that I always supported a strong, quiet, invisible response. Ding.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorInvisible.
Cyrus AlderwickRestraint, Chip. Restraint that nobody can see is the most advanced kind, and as I predicted, it will be remembered as mine.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the oil is your win, and the sunken ships belong to whoever is not you. I just want the rule clear.
Cyrus AlderwickThe rule is simple. Good news has my fingerprints, and bad news has fingerprints too, just not mine. As I predicted. Ding, ding.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBut you didn't answer the question. Who is responsible for the two ships on the seabed?
Cyrus AlderwickThe ocean.