October sets record for Strait of Hormuz ship attacks since Iran-US war began

October has seen 27 attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the highest monthly total since the Iran-US war began in late February, surpassing March's 22. Despite the escalation, 104 non-Iranian-linked vessels transited the strait during Oct. 5-11, indicating continued shipping operations amid heightened risk. The rising attack tempo suggests an intensification of maritime conflict, with potential implications for global energy supply and shipping insurance.

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