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Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high since Iran war began
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Ship strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz have reached a record high this month, already surpassing attacks recorded during the entire month of March -- at the height of the Iran war -- according to maritime data.
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More than 12 million barrels of oil are crossing through the Strait of Hormuz every day in October, higher than last month's average — despite the surge in attacks coming from Iran, analysts said.
Strait of Hormuz Attacks Hit Record High as World Grows Numb to Iran War Crisis The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing its most intense wave of attacks on commercial shipping since the Iran war began, with 24 vessels struck in just two weeks, oil prices remaining above $100 a barrel and growing concer…
CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper says American forces control the Strait of Hormuz and are keeping commerce moving while Iran’s battered security apparatus struggles with damaged capabilities, restricted financing, withheld salaries, and reports of unpaid troops.
Ship strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz have reached a record high this month, already surpassing attacks recorded during the entire month of March -- at the height of the Iran war -- according to maritime data.
Around 6,000 seafarers remain trapped near the Strait of Hormuz as 24 ships face attacks, while Iran accuses the U.S. military of using VHF Channel 16.
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