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Two Commercial Ships Damaged by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, causing significant damage but no casualties. A separate tanker fire occurred east of Oman early Tuesday. The incidents took place amid regional tensions after an Iran cease-fire.
Jul 6, 10:57 PM·1m read30 sources
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Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night. The vessels sustained significant damage but reported no casualties. U.S. officials said Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles during the incident.
A tanker caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile east of Oman's Limah early on Tuesday. Britain's maritime security agency confirmed the fire on the tanker. Iranian officials offered no immediate comment on the reported attacks.
The incidents occurred amid ongoing regional tensions following an Iran cease-fire.
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