Washington Post: Iran has changed its targeting method in the Strait of Hormuz The Washington Post, in reporting on Iran's dealings with illegal vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, quoted an informed person active in the shipping industry who said that it appears that Tehran, in addition to increasing the number of attacks on ships, has changed its targeting method in recent weeks. This newspaper claimed that Iran is now more than ever targeting the engine room of ships to prevent them from moving, not just to damage the vessels.