Pakistan, March 9 -- Around ten vessels operating in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the vital waterway following US and Israeli strikes, according to maritime data analysts. The incidents have occurred over the past week and have sharply disrupted one of the world's most important shipping routes. Security alerts issued by international maritime agencies suggest that both commercial ships and assistance vessels have faced growing risks in the region. As tensions escalate, global shipping companies are increasingly avoiding the area.

The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most strategically important maritime routes in the world because a significant share of global energy supplies passes th...