Iranian attacks target 6 ships near Strait of Hormuz in 1 day, highest since war with US began

Iranian attacks on vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest pace since the war with the US began on Feb. 28, with six ships targeted in a single day, according to data from the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) and international maritime security sources, Anadolu reports. Data from UKMTO and maritime security sources showed that more than 18 commercial vessels were targeted by Iran during the first 12 days of October, including six on Monday. Between Oct. 5 and 12 alone, at least 14 attacks, attempted attacks and interceptions involving vessels were recorded in and around the strait, according to the same sources. UKMTO data and statements by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) […]