Iran attacks 6 ships near Strait of Hormuz in one day, highest daily tally since war began

Iranian forces struck six vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on October 13, the highest single-day count since the conflict with the US began, per UK maritime agency and security sources. Over 18 ships have been targeted in the first 12 days of October, indicating an escalation in tempo. The attacks threaten critical chokepoint traffic and raise the risk of broader maritime conflict.