With two fatalities, shadow war escalates to new dramatic stage for shipping companies

The shadow war between Iran and Israel has until recently been kept off the seas, but with events now also taking place in the maritime domain, the "shadow war" could pose a threat to shipping companies. According to a new report, attacks are becoming less careful and more risky.
Photo: Johan Victor/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Johan Victor/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix

The so-called shadow war between Iran and Israel has entered the maritime sphere, and attacks at sea have become more prominent in 2021. Most recently, an attack on an oil tanker, which left two dead, has escalated the situation – and the risk – substantially.

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