Tanker on fire off coast of Oman after being hit by projectile
Summary
A tanker caught fire after being hit by a projectile while traveling near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack is part of ongoing tensions in the area, where important oil and gas shipments pass through a key waterway.Key Facts
- The tanker was hit early Tuesday near Limah, Oman, in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The UK military reported the projectile struck the port side (left side) of the vessel.
- The tanker was heading south toward the Gulf of Oman when attacked.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for about one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas.
- Iranian TV claimed the ship was attacked after ignoring warnings but did not directly say Iran was responsible.
- Iran says only its approved route through the strait is safe and has reportedly attacked ships using other paths.
- Talks between Iran and the United States on ending the conflict are paused due to the recent death of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Khamenei’s body was moved to Qom, a religious city, where people paid their respects.
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