# Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz reach record as oil exports slow

https://mins.news/en/item/102694

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-16 07:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cqx2vky9ky0no/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> BBC Verify’s analysis of British maritime agency data found 12 ships reported attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz from October 5 to 11, the highest weekly total since the US-Israeli war with Iran began. Attacks have continued as oil shipments through the strait decline, while Iran insists ships use an alternative route closer to its coast.

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