Conflict · Strait of Hormuz · October 17, 2026

Ship attacks near Hormuz hit a record as oil exports slow

first reported Oct 16, 1:00 AM ET

BBC Verify analysis of UK maritime data found 12 vessels were struck in a single week near the Strait of Hormuz, a record, and the UKMTO says most attacks go unreported. Iran's IRGC said a tanker using a 'prohibited' route hit a mine, and President Trump said the US Navy is carrying out an 'effective' blockade of Iran.

The story so far

1. Oct 14Two cargo ships sink after attacks near Strait of Hormuz
2. Oct 15Two cargo ships sink after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz
3. Oct 17Ship attacks near Hormuz hit a record as oil exports slow
4. Oct 18Oil tanker on fire after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
5. Oct 19Iran attacks on Hormuz shipping continue as tanker hits mine
6. Oct 20Iran's Revolutionary Guards say mines halted tankers in Hormuz
7. Oct 21Iran says its mines halted tankers in Strait of Hormuz
8. Oct 22Iran says seven ships hit near Strait of Hormuz; US disputes claims
9. Oct 23Oil spill reaches UAE beaches after tanker strike near Hormuz
10. Oct 24Iran says two tankers hit mines near Strait of Hormuz
11. Oct 29Four tankers hit mines in Hormuz as Vance writes to Iran
12. Oct 30Iran says four tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
13. Oct 31Oil spills from attacked tankers reach UAE coast as Hormuz traffic stays limited
14. Nov 1Tankers hit mines in Hormuz; Qatar LNG carrier attacked
15. Nov 4Africa's LNG exports projected to soar as buyers flee Hormuz

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Oct 16, 1:00 AM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Oct 16, 10:13 PM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Oct 16, 11:12 PM ET

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