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Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war

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Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war

Crew of Thai-registered bulk carrier forced to flee fire, as US says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels Middle East crisis live – latest updates Three merchant ships have been struck in and around the strait of Hormuz, including a Thai registered bulk carrier that caught fire after leaving a port in the UAE, forcing crew members to evacuate for their safety. The Mayuree Naree was struck on Wednesday by “two projectiles of unknown origin”, its owners said, as it sailed about 11 nautical miles north of Oman, marking the end of a four-day lull of attacks in the strategic waterway. Continue reading...

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What Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Mean to Global Shipping

“The companies do not have an interest right now, nor is there enough money for insurance to transit those ships through the Strait,” says Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka as he discusses shipping…

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BBC NewsMar 13, 2026, 3:53 PM

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Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement

A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

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CBS NewsMar 13, 2026, 10:57 AM

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Iran war disrupts global oil trade as Trump administration prepares to escort ships

Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.

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CBS NewsMar 13, 2026, 2:39 PM

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Hegseth says "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.

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BloombergMar 12, 2026, 10:05 PM

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Brent Oil Trades Near $100 as Iran Vows to Keep Hormuz Closed

Brent crude traded near $100 a barrel following one of the most volatile weeks ever for the oil market, with investors bracing for more upheaval as Iran pledged to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz effectively shut.

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CBS NewsMar 12, 2026, 11:55 PM

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