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Fri · 23 Oct 2026

Hormuz Tanker Attacks Hit War-High Weekly Total, Reuters Sources Say

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Hormuz Tanker Attacks Hit War-High Weekly Total, Reuters Sources Say

⚓ HORMUZ — The stalemate is holding diplomatically and escalating maritimely. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: A war-high attack week during the electoral pause reframes the "armed stalemate" — IRGC is intensifying maritime pressure precisely while Trump delays. With only 4 ships transiting daily versus 85 pre-war, more attacks on fewer vessels means near-total interdiction. Every hull hit raises insurance premiums and tightens the market before any November decision.

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