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Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors

Hundreds of oil tankers are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the chokepoint, with crews reporting gunfire and traumatic experiences. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 1:03 AM
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Fox NewsApr 20, 2026, 1:03 AM

Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors

Hundreds of oil tankers are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the chokepoint, with crews reporting gunfire and traumatic experiences.

DWApr 19, 2026, 7:05 AM

India protests Iran fire on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi summoned Iran's envoy after two India-flagged vessels were attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

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