Maritime body says threat level in Hormuz Strait 'critical'
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-05-22 09:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy
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The UK’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organisation classified the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz as "critical", warning that there is a risk of "attack or miscalculation" in the waterway.
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