In recent hours, the Strait of Hormuz has been targeted by attacks, affecting vessels of Greek, Japanese, Thai, and Israeli origin. The United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations Agency has reported that three ships were struck by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz and in the maritime route. The Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for the attack on an Israeli-owned ship sailing under the flag of Liberia. Tehran has stated that it will not allow oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for the benefit of the United States, Israel, or their allies. This is what is known about the attacks in Hormuz, which lies between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and through which 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas transits.
The Strait of Hormuz, at the centre of the war: at least 4 attacks in recent hours.
