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Explosion near tanker in Hormuz Strait
An explosion occurred near a oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night-Tuesday, with no injuries reported, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UK MTO). The explosion happened 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) northeast of the Omani city of Khasab. The crew reported hearing a loud explosion nearby but confirmed that the ship and its personnel are safe. The agency did not disclose the cause of the explosion, which took place in a strategic oil trade area, raising concerns about the potential escalation of tensions in the region.
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