Hormuz ship attacks hit record high as Iran escalates strikes with little U.S. response
The recent rise in attacks has already reduced oil flows, and delivered a blow to markets and to Trump’s hopes of lowering gas prices ahead of the midterm elections
Dozens of ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz in October as Iran and the United States compete to assert their authority over the waterway.
At least 12 ships were attacked in the week ending on October 16, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported late Friday, with one important caveat.
The recent rise in attacks has already reduced oil flows, and delivered a blow to markets and to Trump’s hopes of lowering gas prices ahead of the midterm elections.
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Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
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