Iran Escalates Hormuz Ship Attacks, Striking Engine Rooms to Cripple Tankers

Name: Iran Escalates Hormuz Ship Attacks, Striking Engine Rooms to Cripple Tankers
Uploaded: 2026-10-20T19:16:22.989424+00:00
Description: Iranian forces struck at least five vessels in or near their engine rooms during the first two weeks of October 2026, part of a sharp escalation in attacks on Persian Gulf shipping. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen to as little as 68% of pre-war levels, pushing Brent crude to $110 a barrel.

Iranian forces struck at least five vessels in or near their engine rooms during the first two weeks of October 2026, part of a sharp escalation in attacks on Persian Gulf shipping. Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen to as little as 68% of pre-war levels, pushing Brent crude to $110 a barrel.

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