Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

Attacks and harassment against tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz reached the highest weekly level since the Iran war began, maritime security sources said on Oct 7. During the week of September 28 to October 5, there were at least 12 attacks involving oil, LNG and LPG tankers around the strait, including drone overflights, surveillance and VHF hailing by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, according to data analyzed by three sources. The Joint Maritime Information Center, led by the US Navy, also described the activity as reflecting Iran’s intent to assert presence along key transit lanes and maintain pressure on passing vessels. A separate UN shipping-agency tally by the International Maritime Organization recorded nine incidents that week, with the closest comparable period being July 13. Separately, India’s foreign ministry said 12 crew members were injured after an unknown projectile struck the Panama-flagged tanker On Peace.