UN says 25 seafarers killed in, around Hormuz since US-Israel war on Iran
Summary
At least 25 seafarers have been killed in and around the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began in February, according to the United Nations. Maritime incidents have increased, while shipping through the strait remains far below prewar levels and Iran and the United States dispute access and security there.Key Facts
- The UN figure covers deaths through November 11.
- The International Maritime Organization recorded 136 security incidents involving vessels in Hormuz and the wider Middle East from March 1 to November 11.
- October had 35 recorded incidents, the highest monthly total since the conflict began; 10 incidents were recorded in November through November 11.
- Iranian authorities said three oil tankers struck mines and caught fire while traveling through areas they described as restricted or unauthorized.
- Iran has said vessels need its approval to cross the strait during the conflict and has warned that ships entering restricted areas could hit naval mines.
- The U.S. military says it has cleared the strait’s main routes of mines and that the waterway is open to commercial shipping.
- Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is about 65 percent below prewar levels, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
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