Deadly Iran tanker blast heightens Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis

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The blast adds to a deteriorating security environment around one of the world’s most important oil-shipping routes. Maritime authorities have reported increasingly frequent attacks, while disruption has pushed tanker rates to record highs and increased insurance costs for transported crude. The incident risks further escalation involving Iran and regional adversaries and could affect energy prices, commercial shipping, and international efforts to keep the waterway open.

Sources: Reuters, BBC News, Anadolu Agency