Record 35 Ship Attacks in Strait of Hormuz in October, UKMTO Data Shows

UKMTO data records at least 35 attacks on ships in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz in October, the highest monthly total since the Iran war began in February. This marks a significant escalation in maritime conflict, threatening critical oil transit chokepoint. The trend suggests sustained targeting of commercial shipping, with implications for global energy security and naval force posture.

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