Iran strikes 15 container ships in Strait of Hormuz over 10 days

· Shipping · Iran

At least 15 container ships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz in the past 10 days, with some hit by drones and others by other means, as Iran escalates attacks in the crucial waterway. People have been scouring the strait for spilt cargo, with rumours that the ships were carrying valuable goods. Oil traders are weighing the risk of further Iranian attacks against robust crude flows from the Persian Gulf.

Why it matters：Attacks on one of the world's most important shipping chokepoints threaten global oil flows and freight costs.

Key points

  • At least 15 container ships were struck in 10 days
  • Some vessels were hit by drones
  • People have been searching the strait for spilt cargo

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