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Tanker Attacks Resurge in Strait of Hormuz | Global News
- Published
- September 15, 2026
- Duration
- 1:42
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- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
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An oil tanker, the El Gaia, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking renewed global concern as two crew members went missing and 23 were rescued after a fire erupted. Iran blames naval mines, but U.S. forces say it was hit by a missile last month and then again by a drone over the weekend. This follows another attack on the Sidr vessel, also alleged…
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An oil tanker, the El Gaia, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking renewed global concern as two crew members went missing and 23 were rescued after a fire erupted. Iran blames naval mines, but U.S. forces say it was hit by a missile last month and then again by a drone over the weekend. This follows another attack on the Sidr vessel, also allegedly by Iran, highlighting a surge in maritime violence since February — with at least 79 incidents and 22 deaths recorded by the International M
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