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strikeAug 18, 2026
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
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Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
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- currentsapi-backfill(Mixed)By Anniek Bao
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict - A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO. - An Iranian military spokesperson reportedly warned vessels attempting passage through the Strait of Ho…
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