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Iranian Army Navy: A fire has broken out on an oil tanker, the second today, after it struck a mine in the restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz.
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A fire broke out aboard an oil tanker in the restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz after the vessel struck a mine, marking the second such tanker fire reported today, according to Iran's Army Navy. The incident adds to mounting safety risks in one of the world's most critical crude shipping chokepoints, through which a substantial share of global seaborne oil normally transits. Traders will watch for confirmation of the vessel's identity, cargo and crew status, along with any signs of widening insurance premiums or rerouting by tanker operators. Escalating incidents in the corridor could tighten near-term crude and freight markets if shipowners begin avoiding the passage.
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Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker, Iranian Army Navy