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Oil tankers set ablaze in key strait near Iran amid war fears

Original: Iran: Oil tankers are on fire, damaged in key strait as fears grow over return to war

Oil tankers have caught fire and suffered damage in a strategic shipping strait near Iran, according to reports citing Iranian sources. The incident comes at a moment of heightened regional tension, with observers warning that the attack could reignite a broader conflict. The strait is a critical artery for global oil shipments, so any disruption there immediately raises concerns about energy supplies and escalation between regional powers.

Why now: Fears are growing that fresh attacks on shipping in a vital oil corridor could trigger a return to open war involving Iran.

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• Iran: Oil tankers are on fire, damaged in key strait as fears grow over return to war · WLWT

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