Iran Guards Halt Three Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they halted three tankers after incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The vessels had received several radio warnings before the incidents occurred. The episode adds to a series of security worries in the strait this season, with ships carrying fuel at risk.
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Context: The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and links Gulf oil producers to the open sea, and a large share of the world's oil passes through it. Tensions there can push up fuel prices far beyond the region.
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