Tankers defy sharp escalation of Iranian attacks to keep crude oil flowing through Strait of Hormuz
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Oil tankers kept sailing through the Strait of Hormuz in October even as Iranian attacks on commercial ships reached their highest level since the war began, according to CNBC.
The International Maritime Organization counted at least 30 ships hit by Oct. 27, double September's 15 confirmed incidents, with 16 seafarers hurt.
Crude exports through Hormuz averaged nearly 11.1 million barrels a day in October, about 2% below September, Kpler data shows, though they fell to 7.3 million in the last week.
Brent crude has risen more than 13% this month and traded above $117 a barrel on Friday.
Oman said its navy evacuated 25 crew from the Panama-flagged Riti after the ship was targeted and caught fire, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said three tankers were halted by incidents or mines.
India's shipping minister said all 27 Indian seafarers aboard the limpet-mined tanker Louise 1 were safe, and Reuters cited maritime sources saying it was the first successful use of such mines in the waterway this war.
“It's a difficult situation. Ships are attacked really on a daily basis.”
CNBC
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- 2026-10-30 17:22 UTCMiddle East Eye · middleeasteye.net ↗
- 2026-10-30 18:33 UTCAl Jazeera · aljazeera.com ↗
- 2026-10-31 01:57 UTCHindustan Times · hindustantimes.com ↗
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