Tanker Attacks Hit Record High Near Iran

Shipping attacks are reaching a breaking point as Iranian forces strike tankers beyond their usual territory.

Things are getting dangerous in the Middle East. Recent reports show that attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz have hit a record high. For a long time, the Strait of Hormuz has been a key path for ships carrying oil. Now, Iran is hitting more of these ships. These attacks are not just happening in the same small spot anymore; they are spreading to wider areas of the Gulf. October has been a particularly bad month. Strikes on ships are now happening almost every day. Experts say this looks like an attempt by Iran to block or choke off oil exports, which makes it harder for count…