Iran has carried out six attacks on commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf over the past 24 hours, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) has reported.
Details of the incidents
According to the UKMTO, three vessels were seriously damaged in the attacks. In one case, one crew member was killed.
The overall scale of the attacks
Since the beginning of the war, Iran has attacked 13 commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf region. These incidents raise concerns about the security of maritime trade routes in the region.
Context.
The Persian Gulf is strategically important for international trade, especially in the field of oil transportation. Tensions in the region are rising amid the ongoing conflict, which affects the stability of maritime traffic.
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