Reports Claim 20 Commercial Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated with reports of attacks on numerous commercial vessels. Up to 20 ships, including oil and cargo carriers, have allegedly been targeted by Iran over several days. The UK's maritime authority confirmed one such attack, where a projectile hit a ship. The incidents are reportedly happening despite a new US tactic of placing Marines on board commercial ships for protection, a strategy that now appears to be ineffective.