Reported Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Reach Record High Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict and Iranian Threats

The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitoring agency reports a record high of at least 10 vessels attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz since last Sunday, with 23 attacks recorded this month, nearly double the average. This escalation coincides with intensified fighting in Yemen, including Houthi missile strikes on Aden airport and Saudi territory, and Saudi retaliatory strikes. Iran's newly appointed defense minister has threatened "enormous damage" to the U.S. and its allies if military attacks resume.