According to two senior Iranian officials, Iran has adopted a new strategy to step up attacks on commercial vessels inside and outside the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to keep oil prices high ahead of the US midterm elections in November. The strategy includes more frequent attacks.
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2026-10-14 06:12 · Iran has adopted new tactics to intensify attacks on commercial shipping in and beyond the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to keep oil prices high ahead of the November U.S. midterm elections, according to t…
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Iran Adopts New Strategy to Intensify Attacks on Commercial Ships in and Around the Strait of Hormuz
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