Tanker Hit by Explosive-Laden Boat in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck on Thursday by a small boat carrying two explosive devices. The blast set off a fire in the engine room and temporarily disabled the vessel, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
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Context: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman through which a large share of the world's oil moves. Attacks on ships there raise fears of wider disruption to fuel supplies and shipping costs.
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