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Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz Oman corridor
Original: Iran is now specifically targeting ships in the Oman corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Small ships moving through that c
Iran is reported to be targeting vessels in the Oman corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, a route where small ships transfer oil from Gulf states onto large tankers to move past Iranian control of the strait. If confirmed, the shift threatens a key workaround for Gulf oil exports.
Why now: Renewed Iranian pressure on a critical oil transit route raises fears over global energy supply and shipping safety.
IranStrait of HormuzOmanGulf states
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- Iran is now specifically targeting ships in the Oman corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Small ships moving through that corridor and offloading onto large tankers is how the majority of the oil from the gulf states has been getting past Iranian control of the Strait.… · moira@mastodon.murkworks.net · 4
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