Iranian "Swift and Brutal"; Lull in Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Broken

According to the Financial Times, six ships in violation were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday alone, while 24 ships were hit in the two weeks leading up to October 11.

According to the Financial Times, six offending ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday alone, while 24 ships were hit in the two weeks ending October 11.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan, Financial Times Notion: Collisions with ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest intensity since the start of the American-Israeli war with Iran seven months ago.

Six ships were attacked on Sunday alone, while 24 were hit in the two weeks ending October 11.

Crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz fell to just 2.9 million barrels on Oct. 11, the lowest daily volume this month, Kepler said.

The escalation comes amid increased Iranian attacks on ships passing through the southern route, as well as US military operations to enforce a naval blockade of Iran.