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Ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran conflict escalates

A ship caught fire near Oman's coast amid escalating US-Iran tensions. US airstrikes targeted Iran after a service member's death in Iraq. Iran retaliated with missiles toward Jordan, risking wider regional conflict. Both sides have targeted civilian infrastructure, impacting millions of people. Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled due to these exchanges.

20 Jul 2026 6:38 am