Splash247 Escalating Attacks on Commercial Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
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- •UKMTO recorded 135 incidents related to the Iran-US conflict since February 2026.
- •Recent attacks include a tugboat hit by two projectiles and a VLCC suffering a fire.
- •Iran's claims of supertankers hitting naval mines lack independent verification.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a surge in attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with 135 incidents recorded since February 28, 2026. The latest weekly assessment noted 12 attacks, including two incidents involving a tugboat struck by unidentified projectiles. One of the attacks resulted in a fire on the VLCC ST3, while another tanker was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed two supertankers struck naval mines, but this has not been independently verified. UKMTO is struggling to keep accurate records as many attacked vessels are not reporting incidents. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing threats to maritime security in the region.
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