Three vessels ablaze in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran escalation

Two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. Tehran restricts maritime passage while the U.S. blocks Iranian ports, and Iran reports intercepting Lucas-type drones. The incident marks a direct escalation in the ongoing US-Iran standoff, with potential implications for energy supply and regional security.

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