Ship attacks near Strait of Hormuz hit weekly record as oil flows slow
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Twelve ships reported attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz between 5 and 11 October, a weekly record since the US-Israeli war with Iran began, BBC Verify analysis of UKMTO data shows. Kpler data show strait oil flows of about 12.6 million barrels per day on 13 October.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for Middle East oil. According to Kpler, flows of 12.6 million barrels per day on 13 October were below the 15 million seen at end-September and the pre-war level of about 17 million.
Key dates
- 5-11 OctoberTwelve vessels reported attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a weekly record, according to UKMTO data analysed by BBC Verify.
- 8 OctoberA tanker was struck north of Qatar, with multiple casualties reported, according to maritime intelligence firm Vanguard.
- 9 OctoberAnother tanker was attacked near Al-Jazirah al-Hamra in the UAE, Vanguard said.
- 13 OctoberAbout 12.6 million barrels per day passed through the strait, according to Kpler.
