Attacks on Commercial Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Reach Record High, Raising Energy Supply Concerns

Attacks on commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest weekly level since the US-Israeli war with Iran began, with 12 vessels reportedly targeted between October 5 and 11, and six on October 11 alone. This escalation raises fresh concerns over maritime security and the movement of energy supplies through one of the world's most critical shipping corridors, impacting global oil and fuel markets.