Market Chatter: Iranian Attacks on Ships in Hormuz Strait Have Surged

11:40 AM EDT, 10/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Iran has escalated its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially slowing the flow of cargoes through the waterway after nearly returning to prewar levels earlier this month, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people working in the shipping industry. The White House didn't immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)