Tanker fire Strait of Hormuz projectile
A commercial tanker traveling through the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being hit by a projectile, according to British military sources.
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AFBytes briefing
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raise global energy prices that increase costs for U.S. drivers and manufacturers.
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- Hormuz
What to watch next
- Monitor daily shipping advisories from the U.S. Navy and any updates on the tanker's origin and cargo.
Iranian military turns back three tankers in Hormuz Strait
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