CommoditiesMedium•4 November 2026•
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Iran Adopts Guerrilla Tactics to Disrupt Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Key Facts
1More than 35 incidents were recorded in the Strait of Hormuz during October, the highest monthly total since the war began.
2Iran is using underwater drones, explosive devices, and armed boats to disrupt oil exports.
More than 35 incidents were recorded in the Strait of Hormuz during October, marking the highest monthly total since the conflict began. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran is employing guerrilla tactics, including the use of underwater drones, explosive devices, and armed boats, to disrupt global oil exports through the strategic waterway.
The intensification of these asymmetric attacks aims to reassert Iranian control over the strait and disrupt global energy flows. As a critical chokepoint that previously carried approximately 20% of global oil supplies, the escalation in the region contributes to a higher risk premium for crude oil prices and increased maritime shipping costs.