Tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz raises global supply fears

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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global oil and fuel shipments, making any attack there a direct threat to regional security and energy markets. Oil prices rose as the incident highlighted the risk of further disruption, while British maritime authorities reported the tanker attack. The episode follows wider escalation in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia’s reported interception of a drone near Islam’s holiest city and continuing tensions involving Iran-backed Houthi forces.

Sources: Reuters, Associated Press