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Tanker hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz was operating in ‘dark mode’
A tanker, MT El Gaia, was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz while sailing with its AIS switched off, resulting in two crew members being unaccounted for. The Omani Coast Guard rescued the remaining crew, and the incident has sparked divergent claims from Iran’s IRGC Navy and the United States.
The Hindu National
15 Sept 2026
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