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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Jon Gambrell | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The British military reported the attack, which is the latest to target a vessel in the area. The Strait of Hormuz is a significant passage for oil and natural gas trade.
A tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by a projectile. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning off the coast of Oman.
The British military reported the attack, which is the latest to target a vessel in the area. The Strait of Hormuz is a significant passage for oil and natural gas trade.
Further details about the incident are available from the British military and other sources, including the circumstances surrounding the attack and the response from Iranian authorities.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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