Hormuz traffic now back down to the lowest level in two months.
Iran’s first tanker attack in a month sends oil prices up 5%
Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows
The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to the lowest in more than two months after attacks on tankers in the key waterway reached their highest last week since the start of the US-Israeli…
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Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say
Record Incidents: Last week saw 12 attacks on oil, LNG, and LPG tankers—the highest weekly total since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources.
Harassment Tactics: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards continue drone overflights, surveillance, and VHF radio hailing, showing intent to assert presence and pressure vessels.
Casualties & Risks: At least 12 crew members injured on the Panama-flagged tanker *On Peace*, highlighting ongoing dangers to shipping in the strait.
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