by Manal Barakat, SeaNewsEditor
As a result of the current conflict between Iran and Israel, news reports highlighted that commercial vessels in the region are facing navigation challenges due to widespread electronic interference.
These incidents include GPS jamming and spoofing, particularly in the Persian Gulf and eastern Mediterranean.
Maritime authorities, including the US-led Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC), have noted that false positioning signals are disrupting vessel operations.
"With reports of AIS spoofing and extreme Jamming in the SoH and the wider Arabian Gulf, JMIC recommends ships are ready to navigate with other means," writes JMIC.
A recurring circular spoofing pattern has also been observed off the Port of Haifa, suggesting deliberate signal distortion.
Following Israel's strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities on 13 June, retaliatory attacks have escalated concerns about regional security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remains operational, ensuring the continuous flow of commercial traffic.
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