Oil Tanker Hit by 2nd Projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Qatar, Iran Push Shipping Corridor
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 27
Oil Tanker Hit by 2nd Projectile in Strait of Hormuz as Qatar, Iran Push Shipping Corridor
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 27
Summary
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile Thursday, sparking a fire that was later extinguished; all crew were safe and no environmental damage was reported.
UKMTO said the hit was the second strike on commercial shipping in the waterway this week and urged vessels to transit with caution while authorities investigate.
Hours later in Tehran, Qatar's prime minister and Iran's foreign minister discussed de-escalation and a phased plan for a temporary joint navigational corridor and mine-clearing in the strait.
The attack came as Washington said its naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in force and the U.S. is keeping all options open, while the Navy prepares another carrier deployment expected to last at least 7 months.