Record weekly attacks “Between October 5 and October 11, a dozen ships were attacked, which also marked the highest number of weekly attacks since the conflict began. " —. Mariskim Consulting, via Reuters, October 23, 2026 - ᅠ "October 2026 proved to be the most intense period of naval attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz since the escalation of hostilities in March. "Escalation isn't slowing down, it's accelerating. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.