Six months of war: 20 dead in 68 incidents near Hormuz, IMO says
Summary
The International Maritime Organization says 68 incidents have been confirmed near the Strait of Hormuz over six months of war, with at least 20 seafarers or port workers killed. The attacks and disruptions have hit tankers most often and have affected shipping routes across the Gulf and nearby waters.
Key Points
- The IMO says 68 incidents have been confirmed in the Gulf and neighboring waters over six months of war near the Strait of Hormuz.
- At least 20 seafarers or port workers were killed, 35 were wounded and one remains missing.
- About half of the incidents involved tankers, with Liberia-flagged vessels among the most affected.
- Incidents eased during peace talks but have risen again after the talks collapsed.
