Tankers near Oman come under fire as Iran threatens to choke off shipping routes
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-08-01 20:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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A tanker near Oman reported being struck overnight, with another saying it saw an explosion nearby as Iran warned Washington that the U.S. military's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would result in the closure of key shipping routes.
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