Oil tanker disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz off Oman

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An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting shipping risks as Iran maintains control over the waterway. The British military's UKMTO reported the attack Monday night, with the projectile hitting the engine and disabling the ship, though all crew were safe. No environmental impact was reported, and no group claimed responsibility. About a fifth of the world's traded oil previously passed through the strait before the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran in February. Pakistan is mediating talks to reopen the waterway.


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