Iran Alters Ship-Targeting Tactics

Two Iranian officials told Reuters that Iran is employing new offensive tactics to target ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of keeping oil prices high and influencing the upcoming U.S. elections. The Iranians began approximately ten days ago to utilize different strategies to increase attacks on vessels they consider to be violating their restrictions. This effort aims to reduce maritime traffic and exert pressure on the United States. The officials confirmed that the new strategy involves changes in the type and frequency of attacks, attempting to hinder America and its allies from lowering global oil prices. Meanwhile, a U.S. military official affirmed that Iran has fundamentally altered its methods, noting that the Revolutionary Guard has deployed unarmed observers on small boats to monitor ships. These observers are then confronted by the U.S. military, which destroys the boats without any human losses. These actions are part of Iran’s efforts to put more pressure on the oil market and assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. claims of maintaining control over the strait.

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