Tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after Iranian drone strike
В Strait of Hormuz another oil tanker caught fire after an Iranian kamikaze drone attack. This is reported by the agency Bloomberg.
According to preliminary data, the drone strike caused a fire on board the vessel. Information on the extent of the damage and possible casualties is currently being clarified.
Shipping has almost stopped
Amid the attacks in the region, ship traffic through the strait has sharply decreased.
Over the past day, due to Strait of Hormuz only made two commercial transits, and no oil tanker has passed through this key energy route.
A key route for global oil
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important transport corridors for the global energy market.
A significant portion of oil exports from the Persian Gulf countries pass through it, so any attacks or threats to shipping could have a serious impact on global energy markets.
Risks to global supply
Experts note that further attacks in the region could lead to an even greater reduction in ship transit.
This, in turn, could cause new fluctuations in oil prices and complicate global energy supply chains.
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