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Ship attack ignites fires in Hormuz
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UK MTO) announced that a vessel was exposed to an unidentified projectile inside the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire onboard and the evacuation of the crew, with two injuries recorded. The incident occurred in one of the world's most crucial shipping lanes, amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, and a noticeable decline in maritime traffic—only three ships passed through the strait over two days, compared to an average of about 15 ships every ten days. Despite security risks, data shows that limited vessel movements continue, including a liquefied natural gas carrier, highlighting the global importance of the strait in transporting about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies, amidst ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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