Oman Rescues 25 From Burning Ship as Iran Halts Tankers
Oman rescued 25 people from a ship that was on fire in the region. Separately, Iran has restricted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has done this since the West Asia war began on February 28, when the US and Israel struck Iran. The rescue and the traffic limits show how risky the waterway has become for crews and fuel supplies.
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Context: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman that carries a large share of the world's oil. Many ships passing through it have crews from India, so restrictions there affect Indian families and fuel prices.
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