Electronic interference affecting ships in the Middle East has increased sharply after Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran, according to a multinational naval force that monitors maritime trade in the region.
The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), which operates under the Combined Maritime Forces led by the United States in Bahrain, said that vessels in the region have reported significant disruptions in electronic systems. These disruptions include false location signals and jamming of navigation equipment, which can affect a vessel’s ability to move safely.
The airstrikes were launched by Israel on Friday, targeting military and nuclear sites across Iran. The attacks have raised tensions in the region.
There’s concern that Iran might try to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for about 16.5 million barrels of oil daily. However, a recent warning from the JMIC suggests that threats to shipping are already happening in other ways, like GPS and
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