Fire erupts on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Trade Operations has reported that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, causing a minor fire and a power outage on board. No injuries or environmental damages were reported. The incident comes after similar attacks on vessels in the region, amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States over navigation in the strait, which is one of the world's most vital energy supply routes. An investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging ships to exercise caution, confirming that the tanker continued its journey after the incident.
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