Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route
- Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.
- (AP Photo)NEW DELHI: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Tuesday after a third commercial tanker was struck within 24 hours, prompting renewed concerns over the security of one of the world's most important energy corridors.
- The latest incident came as Qatar directly blamed Iran for an attack on one of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, calling it an "unacceptable" assault on international maritime navigation.
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- Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran.
- (AP Photo)NEW DELHI: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Tuesday after a third commercial tanker was struck within 24 hours, prompting renewed concerns over the security of one of the world's most important energy corridors.
- The latest incident came as Qatar directly blamed Iran for an attack on one of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, calling it an "unacceptable" assault on international maritime navigation.
Sources: Times of India