BackTensions intensify at Strait: Cargo ship sailing near Hormuz attacked by Iran

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Tensions intensify at Strait: Cargo ship sailing near Hormuz attacked by Iran

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A bulk carrier was attacked by small craft near Iran's coast in the Strait of Hormuz, with all crew reported safe and no environmental impact. This incident occurs amidst heightened tensions as the US enforces a counter-blockade on Iranian ports and plans to guide ships through the strait, drawing a strong warning from Tehran.

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