Ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

The claim that ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz is true. Multiple reports confirm incidents of vessels being targeted in this critical waterway and its vicinity, particularly against a backdrop of escalating tensions. Africanews.com, for instance, explicitly states that "Tensions escalate as ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz," directly supporting the claim. This general assertion is further substantiated by more specific reports detailing the nature and frequency of these attacks. Further evidence comes from BBC Verify, which, according to a Swahili-language article, confirmed that 20 commercial ships had been attacked along the coast of Iran since the conflict began. While not all of these 20 attacks may have occurred directly within the Strait of Hormuz, the proximity to Iran's coast indicates a clear pattern of maritime security threats in the region that includes the Strait. The Fox News context, though largely promotional for the network, references a former CENTCOM Director, Col. Joe Buccino (ret.), explaining how Iran's sea mines pose a "significant threat to global oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz," indicating active or potential hostile actions against shipping in the area. The mention of sea mines suggests a specific method of attack or disruption. The seriousness of these incidents and the wider