MiscellaneousIran Escalates Strait of Hormuz Tensions with Surge in Tanker Attacks
Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have surged, with Iran intensifying its campaign against US-backed oil shipping. Reports indicate at least 12 vessels were targeted in the past week, leading to conflicting assessments of control over the vital waterway between Iran and the US.
The National|October 13, 2026 