Middle EastPublished: 8 October 2026 at 05:56
Attacks on Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Hit a Record High Since the War With Iran Began
Reuters reports that last week's number of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz was the highest since the war with Iran started. It coincided with stepped-up exports from Persian Gulf producers.
Last week saw the largest number of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war with Iran, according to Reuters.
The agency notes that the rise came as producers in Persian Gulf countries stepped up their exports. Tankers passing through the narrow waterway were therefore exposed to more attacks than in any previous week of the conflict.
The source report gives no further details, such as the nature of the attacks, the vessels involved or those responsible.
