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An attack disables a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

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Newest development Aug 27, 2026 · 2 reportsIran has struck another oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker was hit with a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report on Tuesday that underscored...

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  1. Projectile strikes, disables tanker near Strait of Hormuz

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  2. An attack disables a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

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    Iran has struck another oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz

    Headline from End Time Headlines ·

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  1. France 24

    Mideast live: Oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman (opens France 24)

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    An oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

  2. UPI

    Projectile strikes, disables tanker near Strait of Hormuz (opens UPI)

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    An unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Oman early Tuesday, the latest attack in the war over the Strait of Hormuz.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization on Tuesday said the crew is safe…

  4. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz; crew reported safe (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The attack came as a high-level delegation from Pakistan was wrapping up meetings in Tehran with the goal of bringing a negotiated end to the nearly six-month old war.

  5. WHDH Boston

    An attack disables a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East (opens WHDH Boston)

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    An oil tanker was hit with a projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report on Tuesday that underscored...

  6. New York Post

    Oil tanker attacked as it tried to sneak through Strait of Hormuz via US-protected route — after Iran vowed retaliation for sanctions (opens New York Post)

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    An oil tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz overnight as Iran vowed to retaliate against the US over the latest sanctions and economic threats slapped against the regime.

  7. Oil Price

    Another Tanker Struck as Hormuz Shipping Crisis Deepens (opens Oil Price)

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    Yet another tanker has been struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said today, as quoted by DPA. The report follows earlier attacks that continue despite efforts on the part of Pakistan and other interested parties in the region to bring Iran and the United …

  8. End Time Headlines

    Iran has struck another oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz (opens End Time Headlines)

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    Another oil tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, sharpening a high-stakes economic confrontation between Washington and Tehran that now threatens one of the world’s most vital energy corridors.

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