Iran attacks 15 container ships in Strait of Hormuz; cargo scavenging reported

Iran has struck at least 15 container ships in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 10 days using drones, mines, and a rocket-propelled grenade from a small boat, disrupting a critical energy and trade chokepoint. The attacks mark a significant escalation in maritime conflict, with unconfirmed reports of valuable cargo being scavenged from damaged vessels. The full extent of damage and impact on shipping remains uncertain, but the targeting of commercial shipping in a vital strait raises risks of supply disruptions and regional escalation.