Iranian attacks on container ships in the Strait of Hormuz increased in recent weeks. Iran reported seven tankers were struck on Wednesday night, while 15 ships got hit over the last fortnight. The UKMTO said 12 vessels were attacked by Friday 16 October. Many people now worry about environmental damage.
Iranian attacks on container ships in the Strait of Hormuz have increased in recent weeks. Iran reported that seven tankers were struck on Wednesday night and over the last fortnight at least 15 container ships, passing through the waterway, were hit.
Most of the recent attacks have occurred close to the coast with Oman, a route that Iran sees as unauthorised. In the seven days to Friday 16 October, 12 vessels were attacked, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO). There are concerns that spillage from any damaged oil tankers may be affecting the environment.
We’d like to hear from people living close to the Strait of Hormuz about how their lives has been affected by the conflict. Has every day life changed? Has there been an impact on your livelihood? Have you witnessed any local environmental damage? Do you have concerns?
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