Dubai, Aug 27, 2026 (AFP) - Tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO

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2026-08-27

An "unknown projectile" struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz this week, causing a fire that has since been put out, a British maritime agency said early on Thursday. Iran has effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Israel attacked the Islamic republic in late February. Tehran wants to charge tolls for passage, and has attacked ships it accuses of trying to skirt its preferred route. "Local authorities have report......

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