Record pace of ship attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz: 12 vessels hit between 5 and 11 October, the most in any week since the US-Israeli war with Iran began, per UKMTO data collated by BBC V

What happened: Reported attacks on ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz hit a record weekly high, with 12 vessels struck between 5 and 11 October, per UKMTO data analysed by BBC Verify. Key numbers: 12 vessels attacked 5 to 11 October, up from 10 the prior week. Six struck last Sunday. Why it matters: The rise in strikes has slowed the recovery in oil shipments through the strait. Experts say Iran is widening attacks beyond Hormuz, targeting ships near Gulf Arab coasts and in the Gulf of Oman, while US Central Command says commercial traffic continues with coordinated protection.

Reported attacks on ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz hit a record weekly high, with 12 vessels struck between 5 and 11 October, per UKMTO data analysed by BBC Verify.

The rise in strikes has slowed the recovery in oil shipments through the strait. Experts say Iran is widening attacks beyond Hormuz, targeting ships near Gulf Arab coasts and in the Gulf of Oman, while US Central Command says commercial traffic continues with coordinated protection.