Iran's reported missile strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have sharply escalated tensions in one of the world's most vital energy corridors. The Qatari-owned LNG tanker Al Rekayyat was reportedly hit and caught fire, while a second merchant vessel was also struck. UKMTO said there were no casualties. The incident comes amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and renewed disputes over maritime routes, with the IRGC previously warning ships against using U.S.-backed transit corridors. The attack has raised fresh concerns over global energy security, commercial shipping safety, and the risk of wider regional escalation.
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