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Strait of Hormuz tanker attack raises tensions as Iran mourns Khamenei
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Strait of Hormuz tanker attack raises tensions as Iran mourns Khamenei

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  • Jul 7, 2026
  • Jul 7, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago
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A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The attack comes as Iran mourns Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States remain stalled.

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