Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it struck three oil tankers, setting them on fire

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6. Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Daniel Thomas and Ben Hatton

At least three ships have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to an ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel.

Two vessels have been struck, and an "unknown projectile" was reported to have "exploded in very close proximity" to a third, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) said.

Iran has warned ships not to pass through the strait, which carries about 20% of the world's oil and gas.

International shipping has almost come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices ...

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