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Malta monitors reported attack on Malta-flagged oil tanker near Oman

  • Malta is monitoring a reported attack on a Malta-flagged oil tanker near Oman amid renewed violence in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased sharply to seven tankers per day, down from 16 per day, as operators grow increasingly cautious due to heightened risks.
  • Iran-Backed Houthi militants have threatened to blockade Saudi Arabia's maritime traffic in the Red Sea, increasing risks for ships transiting the area and prompting some vessels to change their identities or routes.
  • Maritime experts warn that companies involved in Saudi trade face elevated risks, especially vessels visiting Red Sea ports, with some ships seeking alternate routes to avoid the region.
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A shell hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, vessels were advised to exercise caution — CNNThe tanker was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. UKMTO urged vessels to exercise increased caution due to Increased incidents in the region.

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Middle East Eye broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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