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Hormuz ship attacks intensify amid US sanctions
Several ships have been targeted in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The British Maritime Authority received reports of damage to a bulk cargo ship, and two vessels belonging to ADNOC were attacked over the course of a few days, though no injuries were reported. The strait remains a major point of dispute in negotiations to end the six-month-long conflict, with the U.S. insisting on restoring freedom of passage, while Iran seeks control over it. The rising tensions have caused global oil prices to increase by about 6% this week, with approximately 65 incidents involving ships in the region since the conflict began. The United States is finding it difficult to achieve a diplomatic solution, as Iran continues to mobilize its military forces and prepare for a prolonged potential conflict.
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