Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz as Iran keeps waterway closed to shipping

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A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire before being extinguished, with all crew safe and no environmental damage reported, according to UKMTO. The attack raises fresh concerns over maritime security in a critical oil shipping lane. Iran insists the strait remains closed despite a temporary transit agreement with Oman, citing unmet US commitments under a June 17 memorandum. Diplomatic efforts are intensifying as Qatar's Prime Minister arrived in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials amid the heightened tensions.


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