Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit highest weekly level since start of Iran war

Tanker attacks, attempted attacks and harassment in the Strait of Hormuz surged last week, with at least 12 incidents reported as Gulf oil exports climbed.

Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers. Attacks, attempted attacks and harassment activity including drone overflights, surveillance and hailing using VHF radio by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps have persisted in the strait, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said in a note on Sunday.  "These actions continue to demonstrate Iran’s intent to assert presence along key transit lanes and maintain pressure on transiting vessels," the JMIC said.

Last week, attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached a high level of activity. There were at least twelve incidents reported involving various types of vessels. This surge coincides with Gulf producers increasing their oil exports significantly. The International Maritime Organisation also reported nine separate incidents during the same timeframe. Overall, these developments cast doubts on the stability and security of maritime operations in the region.

By Jonathan SaulLONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers.Attacks, attempted attacks and harassment activity including drone overflights, surveillance and hailing using VHF radio by Iran's Revolutionary Guards have persisted in the strait, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said in a note on Sunday.