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Tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate
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- A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was reported to have been struck by a projectile on Saturday, the latest escalation of tensions between the U.S.
- Maritime Trade Operations Centre said a vessel in the strait was hit by an "unidentified projectile," with damage to the bridge but the crew was reported to be safe.
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A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was reported to have been struck by a projectile on Saturday, the latest escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran in recent days following an interim agreement to end hostilities in the region.
The U.K. Maritime Trade Operations Centre said a vessel in the strait was hit by an "unidentified projectile," with damage to the bridge but the crew was reported to be safe. Bahrain also on Saturday condemned an Iranian drone strike as a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty.
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