Recent weeks have seen a surge in attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple vessels reported hit by projectiles off Qatar and near the UAE. Analysts warn that these incidents signal an expanding campaign by Iran, with claims that 11 ships were targeted in just one week. Casualties have been reported among crew members, and the situation continues to heighten fears over the safe transport of oil through this crucial maritime route. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened commercial vessels, exacerbating tensions as nations like India condemn the targeting of shipping. The re-emergence of attacks further complicates the already fragile energy trade, as attempts to rebuild steady oil exports face new risks.