NYT: Attacks on ships increase in the Strait of Hormuz

On March 12, the New York Times published the results of an investigation which found 16 attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters since February 28. The assaults have resulted in the deaths of eight sailors, while the fate of one person remains unknown.

Caliber.Az reports that a New York Times staff member shared this information on X.

Since Feb. 28, at least 16 merchant vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and its adjoining waters (Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman), killing 8 seafarers, with one still missing. w/ @BlackiLi and Lazaro Gamio. https://t.co/hwn1sO2geJ pic.twitter.com/IlVmYuHnXy

— Christiaan Triebert (@trbrtc) March 12, 2026

According to the investigation, the attacks targeted 10 tankers, three container ships, three bulk carriers, and one tugboat.