Security data released on Wednesday indicated that at least 10 vessels have been attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz since last Sunday the highest toll recorded since the outbreak of the war involving Iran on February 28, 2026.
According to data from the security firm Vanguard, the International Maritime Organization, and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), four vessels were attacked on Tuesday, and six were targeted last Sunday—the highest number of attacks recorded in a single day since the conflict began.
Maritime sources reported that two sailors are missing, while other reports suggest that a container ship has sunk as a result of the recent attacks.
Iran began targeting commercial vessels transiting this vital waterway last March, in response to U.S.-Israeli aggression against its territory. It has continued to strike ships passing through the Strait that utilize routes not approved by Tehran.
The attacks have disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait, which is typically one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes for oil exports and other goods originating from Gulf states.
Since the beginning of October, 23 attacks have been recorded—nearly double the monthly average of incidents documented since the war began.
Source: Agencies (translated and edited by Al-Manar)