Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault.
Mourners attend the funeral procession of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Monday, July 6, 2026.
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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
Tanker Set Ablaze After Being Struck by Projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran Mourns Khamenei
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Hormuz strait off Oman coast
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Tanker on fire off coast of Oman after being hit by projectile
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