Middle East conflict: Fresh tanker attacks slam Middle East transit channels

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Tankers and commercial vessels have come under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including a containership that sustained minor damage during an inbound passage. The attacks have kept Brent crude prices elevated and heightened risks to maritime traffic through the Middle East transit corridor.

Brent crude’s price has remained elevated as more oil tankers and commercial vessels have come under attack while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. A containership came under attack within the Strait of Hormuz yesterday while conducting an inbound transit, sustaining minor damages, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported. A second ...