Tehran: (RightNow) Iran has increased attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, this new strategy is aimed at influencing the upcoming US midterm elections in November.

Iranian officials state that attacks have escalated since February 28, following military tensions with the US and Israel. This strategy is intended to keep oil prices high.

Iranian leadership is determined to thwart US efforts to lower oil prices. Tehran has announced it will not allow price reductions before the US elections.

It is clear that increased attacks on commercial ships in the region have destabilized global energy markets. US officials report that Iran is using small boats for these attacks under its new strategy.

It should be noted that tensions in the region have risen following sanctions on Iran, and US forces have recently blockaded Iranian ports.