Middle east live: Tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' off Oman, British maritime agency says
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Context
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday reported two maritime incidents including one in which a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off Oman at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the strategic shipping chokepoint has faced heightened risks in recent weeks as Iran and the United States stepped up hostilities. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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