ENERGYSTORY 597· JULY 26, 2026

More than 60 commercial ships attacked across Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since March 1

More than 60 commercial ships have been struck in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman since March 1. A commercial vessel is any ship carrying cargo or fuel for profit rather than military purposes. The attacks form…

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