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Attack a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

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Boats near the Strait of Hormuz seen from Musandam, Oman, on August 24, 2026.Stringer / Reuters

An oil tanker was attacked Monday night with a projectile a few kilometers off the east coast of Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO). The incident once again highlights the risks to navigation on this key global energy route.