Commercial ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz and Middle East

Each square represents one attack. IMO-confirmed counts are used through Oct. 11.
The Oct. 12–18 count is based on preliminary UKMTO reports available through Oct. 14 and covers a partial week.

Segmented columns show weekly maritime attack counts: Sept. 28–Oct. 4 had 11 IMO-confirmed attacks; Oct. 5–11 had 8 IMO-confirmed attacks; Oct. 12–18 had 8 preliminary UKMTO reports through Oct. 14; May 4–10 and July 13–19 had 7 IMO-confirmed attacks each.

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• Weekly ranges include both the start and end dates.
• IMO-confirmed counts are used through Oct. 11.
• The Oct. 12 to 18 is preliminary and covers an incomplete week, reflecting UKMTO reports available through Oct. 14. This count will change once IMO confirms these attacks.

Chart: Deena ZaidiSource: International Maritime Organization; UK Maritime Trade Operations