Oil tanker explosion in Strait of Hormuz raises tensions
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- were aboard
- 13 Indian crew members
An oil tanker, El Gaia, exploded after reportedly colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. However, the U.S. Central Command refuted this, claiming the ship was hit by an Iranian missile and drone previously. This incident heightens geopolitical tensions in a critical shipping route. ⚓️
• 13 Indian crew members were aboard the tanker.
• The vessel is currently being towed by a regional partner.
Immediate market implications may arise from increased oil prices due to heightened risks in the region.
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