BREAKER 3rd tanker struck near Strait of Hurmuz in days as Iran war intensifies | TheBriefWire
BREAKER 3rd tanker struck near Strait of Hurmuz in days as Iran war intensifies
Published 1 August 2026 · world
A tanker was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel unable to move
A tanker was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel unable to move. The incident comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Friday that it struck two tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the White House says President Trump is considering additional strikes on Iran, warning that Tehran will continue to face consequences until it returns to the negotiating table in a "meaningful way."
Published: August 1, 2026 • 5:56 PM IST · Updated: August 1, 2026 • 6:12 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A tanker was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Oman, damaging its engine room and leaving the vessel unable to move.
The incident comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Friday that it struck two tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, the White House says President Trump is considering additional strikes on Iran, warning that Tehran will continue to face consequences until it returns to the negotiating table in a "meaningful way."
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