
Iran state TV reports attacks as shipping disruptions continue across Middle East maritime routes.
Iran state TV reports seven oil tankers damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night amid rising attacks on shipping vessels in the Middle East.
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The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping across the region, including in the Strait of Hormuz.
The conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping across the region, including in the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes.
Iran state TV has reported that seven oil tankers were damaged in the Straight of Hormuz on Wednesday night. There has been an increase in the number of attacks on ships in recent days; some vessels have been hit by drones, others by mines.

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