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UAE says two tankers hit by Iranian missiles in Hormuz Strait, killing crew member
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that two national tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others. The attack occurred in Omani territorial waters, with fires on the tankers later controlled. The UAE condemned the incident as a violation of international law and reserved the right to respond.
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