Iran and U.S. reportedly attack tankers as shipping risks spread
New reports claim Iran and the United States have attacked tankers in the largest wave of shipping attacks since the conflict began. Iran-backed activity is also described as threatening another major global shipping chokepoint, while an Australian war game highlights vulnerability in regional maritime trade.
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Further attacks on commercial shipping could trigger rerouting, higher insurance costs and substantial supply-chain disruption across major sea lanes.
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- Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began ↗airforcetimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 11, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
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