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Oct 23, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET
Washington Institute records 28 October ship attacks
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The Washington Institute for Near East Policy recorded 28 confirmed and reported attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waterways in October, the highest monthly total on its record, senior fellow Noam Raydan said. The institute’s map shows most attacks in September and October occurred in the Strait.
WHO: The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, through senior fellow Noam Raydan
WHAT: Recorded 28 confirmed and reported attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waterways in October, a record monthly total.
WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waterways
WHY: The attacks occurred amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, which began on Feb. 28; the material gives no specific reason for the attacks.
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