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Iranian media says vessel struck near Oman for 'ignoring repeated warnings'
Iranian media report that an oil tanker was attacked near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings and attempting to use a US-backed route. US officials cited by Axios blamed Iran for the attack, which involved an 'unknown projectile' damaging two vessels without causing casualties.
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