Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-07-18 04:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Snippet:
The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz has returned to a "worse-case scenario" for oil tankers as Iran has repeatedly attacked ships over the past week, the CEO of a maritime risk services firm said.
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