Key Facts

• Three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
• The British military reported the attacks.
• The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for shipping fuel worldwide.
• These attacks are the most recorded in a single day since April, according to the U.N. International Maritime Organization.
• One tanker, carrying liquefied natural gas, caught fire near Oman’s coast.
• Iranian state TV said the tanker was attacked after ignoring warnings but did not confirm the assault directly.
• The attacks come at a time when countries are trying to restore safe shipping and reduce global economic problems caused by the war.
• The conflict mentioned involves the U.S. and Iran, with ongoing efforts for a permanent peace deal.