# Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October

https://mins.news/en/item/112987

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 15:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ship-attacks-strait-hormuz-hit-record-high-october-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adb7ea7de7d36000197daa7

> A Washington think tank says October saw the highest monthly tally of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz area. It has compiled worldwide maritime security incident data since 2017.

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