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Small Oil Tanker Targeted Off Oman's Coast Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Middle East Conflict

Oman reported that a small oil tanker was attacked near its coast, marking the first incident targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. This development raises concerns over the security of a critical global oil transit route.
Date: 01.03.2026  |  Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

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