Projectile hits tanker entering Strait of Hormuz
British military and maritime officials reported that an unknown projectile struck a tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, injuring two crew members while the vessel continued to its next port under its own power. The report highlights persistent maritime risks after Tehran asserted control over much of the strait following a war launched Feb. 28 by the U.S. and Israel, and comes as tanker traffic remains well below prior levels. Separately, the World Health Organization reported 680 casualties in Yemen over a week, Israel stayed on alert for Yom Kippur, and France said it would summon Iran’s ambassador over a closed French language center.
Unknown projectile struck tanker, injuring two crew members.
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The U.S. and Israel launched a war on Feb. 28 and Tehran has asserted control over much of the Strait of Hormuz. Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces has caused many casualties in Yemen. These developments…
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