https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-is-a-violent-new-normal-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-here-s-why-we-should-worryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-is-a-violent-new-normal-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-here-s-why-we-should-worryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/there-is-a-violent-new-normal-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-here-s-why-we-should-worry#u145309Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:15:12 +0000Ship strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz have hit a record high this month, surpassing the attack levels seen during the peak of the Iran war in March. UN maritime chief Arsenio Dominguez reports that 24 ship attacks in two weeks have left 6,000 sailors trapped near the strait. This escalation coincides with oil prices reaching $100 a barrel, while supply is expected to remain tight into 2027. Experts describe the conflict as being in a dangerous limbo with peace appearing remote ahead of the US midterm elections.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global trade route and ma