12 ships hit in a week: Hormuz attacks hit record high
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Attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz have reached a record high, as oil exports slow in the region.
BBC Verify studied data from a UK maritime agency. The data shows 12 vessels were struck in a single week.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway. It is a key route for global oil shipments.