Attacks on Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Reach Their Highest Level Since the War Began as Oil Transit Drops

Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, that ships in the Strait of Hormuz are experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the war began in late February. Maritime tracking firm Kpler says 10 tankers were struck between September 28 and October 4, and the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre recorded 15 further attacks between October 6 and October 14, 11 of them in the past four days.

Kpler says oil transit through the strait fell to 2.9 million barrels on October 11, from nearly 20.8 million barrels on October 8. Iran's navy said it has deployed new units to monitor traffic east of the strait and in the Sea of Oman. Brent traded around $106.58 on Wednesday morning.