Transporting oil from the Gulf is becoming increasingly difficult even as significant volumes of crude continue to exit the region. This shift in activity marks a new phase of the conflict, with the UKMTO maintaining monitoring of shipping incidents to track maritime security risks in the area.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Gulf Ship Strikes Hit 22 in 2 Weeks After Zero in February
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Maritime traffic in the Middle East is experiencing an escalation in hostilities as attack frequencies spike around the Strait of Hormuz. Confirmed strikes on vessels in the Gulf reached 22 over the last 14 days, a contrast to early February when no incidents were recorded prior to the outbreak of war. Data from the UK Maritime Trade Operations indicates there were nearly as many attacks in the most recent two week window as during the preceding eight weeks.
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