UKMTO: October Merchant Vessel Attacks Near Strait of Hormuz Hit Monthly High Since Iran War Began

According to Jin10, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) office reported more than 30 attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Gulf in October, the highest monthly total since the Iran war began. Since February 28, UKMTO has recorded 145 related incidents; the actual number may be higher, as many attacks may have gone unrecorded.