SEOUL, November 14 (AJP) - Ship attacks around the Strait of Hormuz reached a record 37 in October, the highest monthly total since the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran began in February, according to maritime intelligence firm Lloyd's List Intelligence. At least 14 attacks have been recorded in November, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported Friday that a liquefied gas carrier struck a mine and exploded in the eastern strait.
Despite rising threats, 418 non-Iranian oil tankers passed through the strait in October, also a monthly high. Lloyd's warned that shipping activity remained below normal levels and further attacks were highly likely.
Tags: Strait of Hormuz, Iran, United States, Israel, Middle East, Maritime Security, Shipping, Oil Tankers, Lloyd's List Intelligence, IRGC, Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Aramco, Yemen, Energy Security, Iran War
Despite rising threats, 418 non-Iranian oil tankers passed through the strait in October, also a monthly high. Lloyd's warned that shipping activity remained below normal levels and further attacks were highly likely.
Tags: Strait of Hormuz, Iran, United States, Israel, Middle East, Maritime Security, Shipping, Oil Tankers, Lloyd's List Intelligence, IRGC, Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Aramco, Yemen, Energy Security, Iran War
Heesu Kim
Kim Hee-su is a bilingual reporter at AJU Press, covering defense and foreign affairs. Before joining AJP in 2025, she worked at The Korea Times, where she wrote interview stories, including a profile of North Korean defector Kim Gum-hyok, and produced digital content. She also previously worked as a researcher for KBS News 9’s International News Department, supporting correspondents in 10 countries around the world. She graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with a double major in Book and Media Studies and East Asian Studies.
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