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Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October

Straits Times23 October 2026, 15:01 UTCUnited States of America

OSLO, Oct 23 - October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways, according to data compiled by a Washington-based think tank that has tracked maritime security incidents worldwide since 2017.

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