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Tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf war keeps shipping at risk

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Three more tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to Iranian officials, bringing reported vessel incidents since Sunday to at least five. The continuing attacks show that commercial shipping remains under severe threat despite mediation efforts involving Qatar, the United States and Iran.