Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has added 114 ships to its Strait of Hormuz “non-compliant” list, taking the total to 240. Most are tankers, many from Gulf state fleets, and Iran warns listed ships may face fines, detention or confiscation when passing between Iran and Oman.
At the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for an end to attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and announced a joint India-Liberia initiative to safeguard seafarers. All 29 Indian crew on two recently attacked tankers are safe.
October has become the most dangerous month for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with 28 attacks reported. The International Maritime Organization confirms 120 incidents since the US-Israeli conflict began, including significant damage to supertankers. This surge in attacks reflects Iran’s strategy to disrupt global energy markets.
Two tankers were struck by unidentified projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz and the northern Persian Gulf, highlighting escalating threats to commercial shipping. UKMTO reported no casualties or environmental damage. The incidents reflect a dangerous trend, prompting increased security concerns and a raised threat level for maritime activities in the region.
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