CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper told international shipping partners that commercial traffic flow through the waterway is still increasing despite the volatility. Cooper thanked US government agencies and industry leaders for their cooperation and acknowledged the sacrifices made by civilian crews subject to Iranian attacks.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iran Hits More Than 12 Tankers in Hormuz Attack Surge
War12 days ago
The US military is monitoring an increase in Iranian strikes against maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the last seven days. Iran has hit more than a dozen tankers in a sudden uptick of attacks, according to recent reports provided during a virtual security briefing on Thursday.
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