Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz; crew reported safe
A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker was attacked while transiting Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz. While the Indian Embassy confirmed the safety of the 28 Indian crew members, the identity of the attackers and the extent of damage to the vessel remain unconfirmed.
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Alleged US Strike on Tanker in Gulf of Oman Amidst Strait of Hormuz Attack
Iranian state-affiliated media claims a US missile strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in two fatalities, though this remains unverified by US or international authorities. This alleged incident occurs concurrently with a confirmed attack on a Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, where the attackers' identity and damage extent are unknown. The situation indicates heightened maritime security concerns in key energy transit chokepoints.