Iranian Gunboats Open Fire On Tanker As Hormuz Closure Sparks Maritime Chaos
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-04-18 22:26 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Natural Disasters, Iran, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy
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Snippet:
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports that a tanker was "approached by 2 IRGC gunboats, with no VHF challenge, and then fired upon."
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