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Hormuz shipping declines as Houthi targeting expands; Bab al-Mandab unaffected
Al Jazeera AR·IR · YE·3 days ago
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire, with the blaze brought under control and crew safe, per UKMTO. The cause is unconfirmed, but the incident follows a pattern of maritime attacks in the area, likely tied to regional tensions. Environmental impact remains uncertain, and the event underscores ongoing risks to shipping in a critical chokepoint.
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