Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again

Iran's military announced the deployment of new units to monitor the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with the United States. These units are intended to oversee maritime traffic as attacks in the waterway increase, causing a decline in oil transit. This follows a recovery of oil flows in September, highlighting the vulnerability of this critical energy route. Tehran has warned vessels against turning off transponders and has adopted new offensive tactics against foreign ships.