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Iranian gunboats reportedly fire on Indian oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian gunboats reportedly opened fire on an Indian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The supplied report provides no details on casualties, damage or the incident's wider status.

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A confrontation involving a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz could threaten a critical global oil-shipping route and raise regional military tensions.

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  1. Iranian Gunboats Open Fire on Indian Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz – The Lao Times ↗laotimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC

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