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Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz: Report

The Hill · Jul 1, 2026, 2:20 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday, according to The Associated Press. Citing Iranian state television, the AP reported the foreign container ship was using a route not approved by Tehran. As of Wednesday morning, 42 vessels were in the key waterway, with 11 ships transiting

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