Escalation in Strait of Hormuz; 11 Attacks on Ships Since Early November

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According to Alhurra, 11 ships, mostly oil tankers, have been targeted in the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of November, posing new challenges to the security of one of the world's most critical energy corridors. Tehran does not take responsibility for the blasts, attributing them to collisions with naval mines. On Thursday, the Iranian military and navy announced that four tankers had suffered explosions after ignoring warnings against traveling in prohibited lanes, with two still on fire. Meanwhile, British authorities including UKMTO and Ambry reported a ship fire northwest of Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE on Wednesday. Experts believe these attacks are part of Iran's efforts to exert pressure and regain control over oil exports from the Persian Gulf. The G7 also issued a statement urging Iran to halt its attacks on civilian vessels. Conversely, US officials led by Donald Trump have rejected Iran's demands, continuing military efforts to protect shipping and enforce economic pressure.