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Tanker fire in Strait of Hormuz after projectile strike

A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Liquefied natural gas tanker
WHAT: The tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Jul 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The tanker was struck by a projectile, triggering the fire.

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