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US-Iran war news LIVE: Two oil tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz by 'unidentified projectiles,' says UKMTO

1 source · first seen 06:44 3 Oct · updated 06:44 3 Oct

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  • UKMTO said two oil tankers were struck by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz
  • The agency made the statement on Friday, local time
  • Higher crude-price risk could pressure Indian oil-marketing companies and benefit upstream producers

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Attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf

India urged restraint and de-escalation amid the Gulf conflict, warning that threats to shipping could affect energy supplies, commerce and maritime security. UKMTO later reported that two oil tankers were struck by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

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