https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-shifting-tactics-to-step-up-attacks-on-shipping-before-us-vote-officials-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-shifting-tactics-to-step-up-attacks-on-shipping-before-us-vote-officials-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-shifting-tactics-to-step-up-attacks-on-shipping-before-us-vote-officials-say#u127288Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:30:09 +0000Iran is shifting its tactics to dramatically increase attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the United States elections, according to officials. The surge has triggered the worst spate of shipping violence since the start of the conflict, forcing supertankers to turn away from Gulf oil transfer hubs and threatening a recovery in oil exports. Oil flows have crashed as the region experiences near-daily strikes on vessels.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital artery for global energy markets, making any disruption there an immediate threat to internatio