HIGHFrance 24 InternationalAI REVIEWEDNo Trust Score Issued2026-03-06 17:00
GPS jamming at Strait of Hormuz affects 1,100+ vessels, threatens global shipping
Over 1,100 vessels have been affected by a surge in GPS interference around the Strait of Hormuz since the start of Operation Epic Fury, creating a de facto blockade of one of the world's most critical shipping lanes, France 24 reports. Experts warn the escalating electronic attacks pose severe navigation risks and are exacerbating regional tensions with urgent implications for global energy markets.