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Crude oil tanker attacked off Oman coast, UK maritime agency says

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Crude oil tanker attacked off Oman coast, UK maritime agency says
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A crude oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities are investigating the incident, though no environmental damage or crew injuries were reported.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint, and attacks here can significantly impact oil prices and regional security.

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FILE PHOTO - A satellite picture provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), shows the Arabian Gulf (Persian Gulf), the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman. (is associated with: «Crude oil tanker attacked off Oman coast, UK maritime agency says») -/The Visible Earth/NASA/dpa Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. A crude oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, with the vessel struck on its port side by an unknown projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The incident occurred less than 8 kilometers from the coast, with the crew reported to be safe and no environmental impact reported at the time, as authorities investigate the attack.

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