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Container ship sinks near Hormuz after being hit by projectile, sources say
- On Wednesday, a tanker and a container ship were hit by projectiles of unknown origin in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported.
- Iran has maintained a blockade of the strategic waterway since the start of the regional conflict, repeatedly warning vessels against transiting the strait without its approval.
- The Revolutionary Guard Corps navy stated Wednesday that a cargo ship sank after hitting a naval mine, claiming the vessel traveled on an "unauthorised and dangerous route."
- Global oil prices climbed Wednesday as supply concerns intensified, with analysts projecting West Texas Intermediate to trade between $90 and $100 a barrel.
- Market strategist Hiroyuki Kikukawa, chief strategist at Nissan Securities Investment, said "supply concern stemming from conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia" is driving prices higher, though Russian diesel exports could moderate movement.
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Two Ships Including a Singapore-Flagged Oil Tanker Sink Near Hormuz as Iran Escalates Maritime Attacks
A Singapore-flagged container ship and an Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying threats to commercial shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.
·Singapore
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Iran is intensifying its attacks in the Strait of Hormus. Two ships were sunk in the attempt of passage. Another could be damaged from the danger zone.
·Hamburg, Germany
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Leaning Left44Leaning Right39Center48Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center
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