On September 12, 2026, a ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about energy supply threats linked to Iran. This incident followed Saudi Arabia's closure of its East-West oil pipeline due to a drone attack from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. The attack on the ship led to crew evacuation amid a fire, with the extent of damage still unknown.
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