Another Tanker Struck as Hormuz Shipping Crisis Deepens
Oil tankers have been struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route. Iran controls the strait and shipping risks are increasing. The identity of who is attacking the tankers and their motives remain unclear.
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Part of The US-Iran war: passage through the Strait of Hormuz
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1 sourceSame wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.
Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
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4 sourcesAn attack disables a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman
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4 sourcesIran has struck another oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz
Oil tanker attacked as it tried to sneak through Strait of Hormuz via US-protected route — after Iran vowed retaliation for sanctions
Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz; crew reported safe
The story so far
3 developments- Aug 25Only center coverage:Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman
- Aug 25Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
- Aug 27Only lean-right coverage:Another Tanker Struck as Hormuz Shipping Crisis Deepens
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