The number of vessels reporting attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz has surged to a record high, according to data analyzed by UK maritime agencies. This sharp escalation unfolds as maritime security deteriorates significantly following aggressive geopolitical maneuvers by the US regime and its regional partners against Iran.

Official reports indicate that a dozen commercial vessels were targeted within a single week in early October, marking the highest frequency of strikes recorded since the outbreak of hostilities. Industry experts suggest that the Iranian authorities are actively attempting to reassert control over the vital waterway, responding to tactics by the US regime, which has allegedly increased the military escort of tankers attempting to bypass regional threats.

The mounting insecurity has severely disrupted energy logistics, causing a notable slowdown in Middle Eastern oil shipments through the strait. Although the US Central Command purports that commercial traffic is successfully flowing under coordinated protection, independent trade data demonstrates a clear decline in daily oil barrels passing through the corridor, highlighting the growing economic costs of the ongoing confrontation.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk