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Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz | Global News
- Published
- August 14, 2026
- Duration
- 1:32
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
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Two oil tankers struck by drones in the Strait of Hormuz—owned by Abu Dhabi’s state oil company—have ignited fresh regional tensions, with the UAE blaming Iran and calling it piracy and a breach of international law. Though no injuries occurred, the attack underscores growing maritime risks in this vital global oil chokepoint. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner hea…
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Two oil tankers struck by drones in the Strait of Hormuz—owned by Abu Dhabi’s state oil company—have ignited fresh regional tensions, with the UAE blaming Iran and calling it piracy and a breach of international law. Though no injuries occurred, the attack underscores growing maritime risks in this vital global oil chokepoint. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner heads to the Middle East for critical talks aimed at advancing a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire, as diplomatic efforts face mounting opposition amid
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