Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war: Reuters
Reuters reported at least 12 tanker incidents in one week, the highest weekly total since the war with Iran began.
- Maritime tracking sources report at least 12 attacks on oil, liquefied natural gas , and liquefied petroleum gas tankers around the Strait of Hormuz from September 28 to October 5, marking the highest single-week total since conflict began.
- Data from the UN International Maritime Organization reflected at least nine verified incidents during the same period, surpassing the previous weekly peak of eight incidents recorded in mid-July.
- The U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Centre confirmed persistent drone overflights, surveillance, and radio hailing aimed at exerting pressure on commercial vessels navigating critical transit lanes.
- Among recent casualties, 12 crew members sustained injuries after an unknown projectile struck the Panama-flagged oil tanker *On Peace* while transiting the strait.
- The escalation in maritime harassment coincides with Gulf energy exporters attempting to sustain elevated output, creating significant logistical risks and insurance uncertainties for global shipping.
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Times of IndiaTanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran war
Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached unprecedented levels during the week of September 28 to October 5. There were at least 12 attacks on various tankers, which was the highest number recorded since the Iran war began. The US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center confirmed Iran's intent to maintain pressure along key transit routes.
Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz faced at least a dozen attacks last week, maritime security sources said, the highest number of attacks since the US-Iran war began in February.
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