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The Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of escalating tensions, with five vessels reportedly struck by projectiles in just 72 hours. Firstpost brings you the latest update: a tanker catches fire after being hit by an unknown projectile, while another supertanker is struck near Oman. Iranian media reports that three of the five tankers are owned or chartered by the UAE. The maritime threat level across West Asia is raised to severe. Meanwhile, the US deploys additional forces, including thousands of troops and the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Trump says oil flows through Hormuz have surpassed pre-war levels. Josh Barnes tells you more on Firstpost Live. 00:00 — Strait of Hormuz Under Attack 01:05 — Tankers Hit In Fresh Strikes 02:10 — Five Vessels Struck In 72 Hours 03:05 — UAE-Linked Tankers Targeted 03:50 — Hormuz Threat Level Raised To Severe 04:45 — Why The Strait Matters To Global Oil --- Iran | Strait Of Hormuz | US | Iran-US War | UAE | USS Theodore Roosevelt | Donald Trump

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