
Tanker Attacked Off Oman Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions and Iran-Oman Talks
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, causing a fire, while Oman reported positive talks with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz and condemned repeated attacks on ships. Iran, meanwhile, stated that a deal on the Strait of Hormuz was close but also set conditions for the US to unblock the vital waterway.
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