Limpet Mines Hit Tanker Carrying Indians in Hormuz
A tanker carrying Indian crew members was hit by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Limpet mines contain small explosive charges that explode through a time-delay device. The attack raises fresh safety concerns for ships and sailors using the narrow waterway.
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Context: The Strait of Hormuz, between Iran and Oman, is one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes, so attacks there affect fuel prices and supply. Tensions across West Asia have been rising, and many Indian seafarers work on ships passing through it.
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