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Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The latest strike happened ahead of an expected meeting between Iranian and Gulf officials in Oman to sign an agreement for shipping through the strait.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:38:23 UTC.

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