Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow

Summary

Reports of ship attacks near Hormuz reached a record high as oil exports slowed, the BBC reports. BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency found that 12 vessels were struck in a week.

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   16 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTCSource ↗

   The BBC reports that its analysis of data from a UK maritime agency found 12 vessels were struck in a week, as ship attack reports near Hormuz reached a record high.