Attacks in Strait of Hormuz intensify as rest of Gulf calms
Shipping industry group INTERTANKO reports growing attacks in the Gulf region's key oil waterway amid a wider conflict involving Iran.
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What happened
Attacks inside the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz remain at a high level and are growing more intense while the rest of the Gulf region is calmer, according to INTERTANKO's weekly advice to members. The U.S. and Iran are fighting for control of the strait, with both sides striking islands in the waterway. New evidence shows strikes on tankers in the strait and on energy infrastructure.
Why it matters
Market bets on de-escalation in the Iran war have not yet been borne out by the continuing attacks on tankers and energy infrastructure.
Timeline
- Nov 6: INTERTANKO published its weekly advice to members on the situation in the Gulf region, reporting high levels of attacks in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Nov 10, 8:07 AM ET: The U.S. and Iran were exchanging strikes on islands in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days as they fought for control of the waterway.
- Nov 10, 2:14 PM ET: New evidence emerged of strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and on energy infrastructure, with tankers still burning despite hopes for de-escalation.
Coverage
- Tankers continue to burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation (Yahoo News)
- U.S., Iran Exchange Strikes on Islands as They Fight for Control of Strait (WSJ)
- Attacks in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz increase in ferocity while rest of region calms, reports INTERTANKO (Ship Management International)
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