10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analystsCargo ships and tankers ply the Strait of HormuzPARIS (FRANCE) - About 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the strategic waterway in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, data analysis groups report. Between March 3 and 5 four more vessels were struck: the Libra Trader, Gold Oak, Safeen Prestige and the Sonangol Namibe. "The observed pattern of strikes against anchored vessels, drifting ships, and assistance vessels indicates a campaign focused on creating operational uncertainty and deterring routine commercial movement rather than a sustained attempt to sink vessels." - Iran's mixed messages -Iran exports its own oil via the Strait of Hormuz and its intentions remain unclear. But Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday it had "no intention" of closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: Bangkok Post March 08, 2026 23:10 UTC