Tanker Hit by Projectile Off Oman, Catches Fire

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A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire Tuesday after being struck by a projectile.
Iran's state TV implied Tehran carried out the assault, but there has been no official claim.
The incident occurs amid ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations between Iran and the U.S.

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A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire Tuesday after being struck by a projectile. Iran's state TV implied Tehran carried out the assault, but there has been no official claim. The incident occurs amid ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations between Iran and the U.S.

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