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Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit weekly high since Iran war began
Original: Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say
Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest weekly level since the start of the Iran war, according to sources cited by Reuters. The escalation raises fresh concerns about shipping safety in one of the world's most critical oil transit routes and could push insurance and freight costs higher as vessels reassess passage through the region.
Why now: A reported spike in tanker attacks signals escalating risk to global oil shipping amid the Iran war.
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