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strikeAug 15, 2026

Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economy

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The UK Maritime Trade Operations on Saturday said it had been notified of a projectile striking the hull of a bulk carrier.

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    The UK Maritime Trade Operations on Saturday said it had been notified of a projectile striking the hull of a bulk carrier. Two Abu Dhabi National Oil Co vessels were struck while transiting Hormuz on Thursday and another was hit on Friday evening, according to reports from the U…

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