Hormuz Burns Again; IRGC Missiles Hit Oil Tanker; 'Report Suspicious Activity' Warning Issued

By Times Of India

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Fresh tensions are flaring in the Strait of Hormuz after an oil tanker was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman, raising fears of renewed instability in one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the incident, saying the vessel caught fire after being hit while transiting the strategic waterway. No casualties or environmental damage have been reported. While UKMTO did not identify the attacker, Axios, citing a U.S. official, reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels, damaging two ships. The incident comes despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ongoing diplomatic efforts to preserve peace. The Strait of Hormuz carries nearly one-fifth of the world's crude oil supply, making any disruption a major concern for global energy markets and international security. #straitofhormuz #iran #usa #irgc #oman

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