Hormuz tanker attacks spike amid rising Gulf exports
Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest weekly level since the Iran conflict began, amid a bigger export push by Gulf producers. Read More: https://punchng.com/hormuz-tanker-attacks-spike-amid-rising-gulf-exports/
Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest level since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources. The US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Centre reported that there were at least 12 attacks on oil, liquefied natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas tankers in the week of September 28-October 5, marking the highest number of attacks in a single week since the US war with Iran began on February 28.
The incidents include attacks, attempted attacks, and harassment activities such as drone overflights, surveillance, and hailing using VHF radio by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
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