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Tanker Attack Escalates Hormuz Tensions
A tanker struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz sparks fresh regional tensions, just days after a similar attack and amid escalating U.S.-Iran blame games over a fragile peace deal. Both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement — the U.S. claims it hit Iranian targets, Iran says it struck U.S.-linked sites. With shipping lanes now under Iranian scrutiny, vessels may need permission to pass, and naval security has been raised to high alert. Crews are safe, but the Strait — vital for global energy — is once again at the center of a dangerous power struggle. Support the…
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