LNG Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
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LNG Tanker, Iran, United States
Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman
July 7, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/8/2026, 6:21:16 AM
An LNG tanker caught fire after being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred off the coast of Oman amid heightened regional tensions. No environmental damage reported; investigations are ongoing.
- Earlier version 17/8/2026, 6:01:18 AM
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