War in Middle East: Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as tankers caught in crossfire

War in Middle East: Tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz as tankers caught in crossfire

At least three oil tankers sailing near the Strait of Hormuz came under fire Sunday as hundreds of vessels dropped anchor outside the narrow waterway between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. Tehran said it has closed navigation through the strait, used to transport a fifth of the world's oil exports, following the US-Israeli bombardment on Saturday.

France24 – World France24 – World | 01 Mar 2026 15:33
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