Tanker Attacks Resurge in Strait of Hormuz | Global News

An oil tanker, the El Gaia, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking renewed global concern as two crew members went missing and 23 were rescued after a fire erupted. Iran blames naval mines, but U.S. forces say it was hit by a missile last month and then again by a drone over the weekend. This follows another attack on the Sidr vessel, also allegedly by Iran, highlighting a surge in maritime violence since February — with at least 79 incidents and 22 deaths recorded by the International Maritime Organization. The Strait of Hormuz, vital for global energy flows, remains a flashpoint as tensions escalate, with Iran refusing to back down and the U.S. reimposing sanctions despite earlier efforts to reopen the waterway.

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