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Iran attacks at least 15 ships as Strait of Hormuz control is disputed
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Ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz during the week ending October 16.
At least 15 container ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz in the 10 days to October 19, including 12 in the week ending October 16. UKMTO recorded 254 transits in the week to October 14; the US claimed 400 ships and 100 million barrels of oil transited the strait.
3 sourcesAl Jazeera, The GuardianUpdated
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Ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz during the week ending October 16.
3 of 3 sources“In the seven days to Friday 16 October, 12 vessels were attacked”
The UKMTO said most vessels attacked did not report the incidents to it.
2 of 2 sources“majority of vessels attacked refusing to report to UKMTO”