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The Guardian
🚨 BREAKING: Oil tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.
Oman’s maritime security authorities say a Palau-flagged tanker was hit near Khasab, with 4 crew members injured.
The vessel was operating in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. (WTOP News)
⚠️ It’s not yet officially confirmed who carried out the attack, but it comes amid escalating Iran-U.S.–Israel tensions and threats to shipping in the strait. (Deccan Chronicle)
Why this matters:
🛢️ ~20% of global oil flows through Hormuz
🚢 Tankers already avoiding the route
📈 War-risk insurance & freight costs surging
🌍 Immediate global energy market impact
This is a direct hit on the world’s most important oil artery.
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