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THIRD OIL TANKER INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL ACTIVITY EXPLODES IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ - IRIB NEWS
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A third oil tanker involved in illegal activity exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRIB News as cited by First Squawk. The blast marks the third such incident tied to illicit activity in the key waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most important oil chokepoint, so any disruption there matters for global crude flows and energy prices. Watch for confirmation of the vessel's identity, the cause of the explosion, and whether shipping traffic or insurance costs respond.
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Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker, IRIB News