GeopoliticsMedium•11 November 2026•
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140 Ships Targeted in Strait of Hormuz Since February Amid Rising Tensions
Key Facts
1OSINT data recorded 144 attacks targeting 140 non-compliant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.
2The attacks resulted in the sinking of eight ships, with several vessels being targeted more than once.
3The IRGC Navy stated it has complete control over the strategic waterway.
OSINT data recorded 144 attacks targeting 140 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, 2026. WANA News Agency reported that the attacks resulted in the sinking of eight ships, with several vessels being targeted more than once. The IRGC Navy stated it has established complete control over the strategic waterway.
Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi of the IRGC reiterated that control of the waterway is entirely managed by the IRGC Navy. These high-frequency attacks increase risk premiums for the energy and shipping sectors as the IRGC continues to enforce maritime rules against vessels it deems non-compliant.