Vessel reports hearing two blasts in Hormuz Strait, UKMTO says
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-06 12:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy
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A tanker 9 nautical miles southeast of Oman's Kumzar reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said early on Thursday.
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