Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-08-27 14:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said in a post Thursday, the latest in a string of sporadic attacks that have kept ships away from the vital energy corridor.
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