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Tanker Attacks in Hormuz Reach Highest Level Since War Began

Tanker Attacks in Hormuz Reach Highest Level Since War Began
Iran Turns Up The Heat In Hormuz: Tanker Attacks Hit Highest Since Iran War Began · timesnownews.com

The article reports that tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest level since the Iran war began.

It does not say how many attacks took place.

A ministry said the attacks should stop right away.

It said ships carrying goods, the people working on them, and civilian infrastructure should not be targeted.

The ministry also said ships and trade should be able to move through international waterways again.

The excerpt does not explain who carried out the attacks or give further details.

Key facts

Reported trend
Tanker attacks are described as being at their highest level since the Iran war began.
Location
Strait of Hormuz
Ministry's call
An immediate cessation of the attacks
Targets named
Commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure
Requested outcome
Restore navigation and commerce through international waterways

Quotes

The ministry

An unnamed ministry issuing a statement on attacks and regional stability.

“The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and navigation and commerce through international waterways must be restored at the earliest.”
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“We reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the interests of peace and stability in the region.”
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