Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly experienced a surge in incidents, which some observers are describing as the most severe period of attacks since the conflict began.

Iranian military officials stated they have expanded surveillance in the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new units, coinciding with a reported surge in attacks on ships and a subsequent decline in oil transit that had previously recovered to pre-war levels.

While Tehran has attributed the increased pressure to Washington’s naval blockade and sanctions, the extent of the disruptions and the precise attribution of the attacks remain subject to conflicting reports.