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US-Iran War: LPG tanker hit by debris from unknown projectile off Strait of Hormuz
The incident comes amid heightened tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed tensions between the US and Iran.
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The vessel, MV Cape Dao, was transiting to India. (Representational/ File photo)
A tanker was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, wounding two crew members, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, citing military authorities. The two crew sustained minor injuries, while the vessel was continuing to its next port of call, it added.
Meanwhile, Iran has issued a stark warning that it will respond with “painful” force against US bases and interests if Washington and its allies move forward with a new large-scale military strike, with Tehran’s security establishment saying it has received credible information that such an attack is currently being prepared. The warning comes as the month-long standoff between the US and Iran shows no sign of breaking, even as fresh violence flares across the wider region from the occupied West Bank to the Red Sea and global energy markets remain rattled by the ongoing conflict.
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Meanwhile, on Sunday, Trump said he was in “deciding mode” over the next phase of the conflict, teasing that “very big things” could unfold soon. He outlined three possible paths forward: a total military defeat of Iran, a sustained economic squeeze to weaken the country, or a negotiated deal to end the war.
Key world developments:
- Iran’s military vows a harsh response to any new attack, citing unspecified intelligence of preparations underway.
- An Israeli settler is fatally shot near an illegal West Bank settlement; a Palestinian is killed in a car-ramming incident near Jenin.
- Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says Iran must land major military blows before any talks with Washington.
- Saudi-led coalition intercepts a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh, foils other attacks on Saudi cities.
- US Mission in UAE warns Americans of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures amid rising tensions.
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