🔸 Unprecedented record of attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz after the start of the Iran–U.S. war

Attacks on oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the past week have reached their highest level since the start of the Iran–U.S. war.

According to maritime security sources, this surge in attacks has coincided with efforts by Persian Gulf producers to increase oil exports.

Based on data from three maritime security sources, in the period from September 28 to October 5 (7 to 13 Mehr), at least 12 attacks on oil tankers and vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were recorded around the Strait of Hormuz. According to these sources, this is the highest weekly figure of attacks since the start of the United States’ war with Iran on February 28 (10 Esfand).

Meanwhile, separate data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) shows 9 incidents involving vessels during the same week.

According to maritime sources, the difference in the figures is due to the fact that official confirmation and registration of incidents by this UN body takes more time. Previously, the highest weekly count for similar incidents was associated with the week of July 13, with 8 cases recorded.