Tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz; Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats in West Bank

Maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have reached unprecedented levels, with 22 reported incidents in the first 13 days of October and 12 in the past week, including multiple mine strikes on tankers and a container ship sinking. Transit levels remain 70% below pre-conflict norms, indicating sustained and severe disruption. The actual scale of attacks is likely higher due to underreporting, with Iranian state media claiming responsibility for some mine incidents.

Maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have surged to unprecedented levels, with 12-22 vessels attacked in the past week, including tankers and container ships. UKMTO assesses the threat as 'severe' and further attacks 'highly likely', indicating a sustained campaign targeting commercial shipping. Attribution remains unclear, but the pattern suggests a deliberate effort to disrupt a critical chokepoint.