Strait Of Hormuz Crisis

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1. 16 Oct

   Twelve vessels were attacked between 5 and 11 October - the largest number of weekly strikes reported to the UK's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency since the US-Israeli war with Iran began.

   4 outlets · BBC
2. 17 Oct

   The master of a tanker said their vessel was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) fired from a small boat 78 nautical miles (equivalent to about 144km) northeast of Saudi Arabia’s city of Jubail, Eastern province, resulting in damage to the aft port quarter.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera
3. 19 Oct

   Thousands of sailors remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating attacks on commercial ships, the United Nations' top maritime official warned Sunday after Iran accused the U.S. military of using an international emergency radio channel to threaten civilian crews.

   2 outlets · Fox News

Coverage 8 articles

• 22 Oct Refusing to cross, unable to escape: Seafarers recount Hormuz dangers to EuronewsEuronews reports on the risks faced by seafarers navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global energy trade. The article features interviews with a crew member from a cargo vessel anchored off Pakistan due to safety concerns and an Iranian maritime manager. Since conflict began, traffic through the strait has dropped by 90%, and at least 95 seafarers have died in commercial roles. Crew members are…Euronews
• 19 Oct Strait of Hormuz scoured for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container shipsPeople are searching the Strait of Hormuz for spilled cargo following recent attacks by Iran on at least 15 container ships over the past ten days. Attacks include drones, mines, and a rocket-propelled grenade. The incidents pushed Brent crude oil prices close to $108 per barrel. One ship carrying 2,500 containers sunk after hitting a mine; some reports suggest iPhones were among the cargo, though Iranian officials…The Guardian
• 19 Oct Strait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief saysThe United Nations’ top maritime official warns that nearly 6,000 sailors are stranded near the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating attacks on ships and a naval blockade. Over two weeks, 24 ships have been attacked in the waterway, causing severe concerns for maritime safety. Iran has accused US military forces of using an international emergency radio channel to threaten civilian crews, while the US Central Command…New York Post
• 19 Oct Strait of Hormuz crisis traps 6,000 sailors as attacks on ships mount, UN maritime chief saysArsenio Dominguez, the UN's top maritime official, warned Sunday that around 6,000 sailors are stranded near the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating attacks on commercial ships. The IMO secretary-general cited reports from the Financial Times indicating 24 ship attacks over two weeks and urged vessels not to transit the strait until safety is assured. Iran accused the U.S. military of using an international distress…Fox News
• 17 Oct Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high since Iran war beganShip attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz have hit a record high this month, surpassing March's peak during the Iran war. In just one week ending October 13, twelve vessels were attacked—ten in the Strait itself—with eight being oil tankers and four container ships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed control over these waters and warned they were "closed," while also asserting that attacks…New York Post
• 17 Oct US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vesselsIn October, at least 12 ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz, with UK Maritime Trade Operations noting many more unconfirmed incidents. The attacks come amid increased competition between the US and Iran for control over this strategic waterway, which sees about a fifth of global oil transit. While the US claims to maintain control with support from Arab allies, enabling 400 ships and 100 million…Al Jazeera
• 17 Oct US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vesselsIn October, at least 12 ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported these attacks but noted difficulties verifying many incidents due to a lack of reports from affected vessels. Despite Iranian attacks, the US military asserted control over the strait, with General Brad Cooper stating that 400 ships and 100 million…Al Jazeera
• 16 Oct Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slowThe BBC reports that ship attack incidents near the Strait of Hormuz have reached a record high, with twelve ships attacked between October 5 and 11. This surpasses the previous week’s ten reported attacks. Experts attribute these incidents to Iran's efforts to assert control over maritime routes as US military presence increases in the region. Additionally, oil exports through the strait are slowing, dropping from…BBC

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