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Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil and Gas Flows Climb
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Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil and Gas Flows Climb Iran has increased the pace of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, just as oil shipments through the world’s most important energy chokepoint approach prewar levels. UK Maritime Trade Operations have reported nine attacks in the waterway already this month, half the total amount it reported for all of September in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf combined. Last month’s figure was boosted by four...
Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil and Gas Flows Climb
Iran has increased the pace of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, just as oil shipments through the world’s most important energy chokepoint approach prewar levels.
UK Maritime Trade Operations have reported nine attacks in the waterway already this month, half the total amount it reported for all of September in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf combined. Last month’s figure was boosted by four assaults in the final two days, underscoring the recent acceleration.