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strikeSep 13, 2026

Hormuz strike, Houthi advance further escalate Mideast war

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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz climbed further Sunday when an Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island, killing one person and wounding four others, Iranian state media reported.

Source: Daily Sabah — Read the full report

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  • Daily SabahBy Daily Sabah

    Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz climbed further Sunday when an Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island, killing one person and wounding four others, Iranian state media reported. The attack comes a day before Tehran was due to brief regional countries on its efforts to …

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