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Three oil tankers hit by projectiles in Hormuz strait on Tuesday, Marisks says
UKMTO said the fire was extinguished and all crew were safe after three tankers were hit by unknown projectiles.
- On Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three oil tankers were struck by unknown projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian state media linking explosions near Qeshm Island to IRGC Navy missile launches.
- Vessels currently navigate the strategic waterway with AIS transponders switched off to evade detection, a tactic reflecting the ongoing US-Iran conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Indian Embassy in Oman coordinated the safe rescue of five Indian nationals from the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the region.
- IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi claims the group targets non-compliant vessels, while US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth maintains that US forces are effectively securing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Nearly 40% of crude shipments now bypass the Strait of Hormuz via pipelines, as Abu Dhabi invests billions in the 'Zero Hormuz' project to build infrastructure and reduce dependence on the contested waterway.
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The Peninsula QatarTanker damaged after attack in Hormuz: maritime agency
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz sustained damage following an attack targeting its engine room. This incident highlights ongoing tensions as Iran seeks control over the key shipping lane.
·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Although ships are regularly targeted in the Strait of Ormuz, a lull has been observed in recent weeks in the field.
·Paris, France
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Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz regarding maritime traffic, and an explosion has reportedly occurred on an oil tanker.
·Istanbul, Türkiye
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The wave of unclaimed attacks against tankers and mechanists exacerbates tension in the Strait of Hormuz.
·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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