A tanker travelling through the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile early Tuesday morning, causing a fire on board near the coast of Oman. The British military’s maritime agency confirmed the strike but said no casualties or environmental damage had been reported so far. The incident adds fresh uncertainty to an already fragile situation in one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. Background The Strait of Hormuz has been at the center of regional tension since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes against…
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