Iran attacks 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Maritime security sources said that a third container ship was fired upon about eight nautical miles west of Iran while transiting outbound of the Strait of Hormuz. The Liberia-flagged vessel, which was not damaged had stopped in the water. Its crew are safe, the sources said.
By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, erasing earlier losses after reports of gunfire attacks on at least three container ships in the Strait of Hormuz and a lack of progress in peace talks between the U.
Analysts warn shipping risks through the conduit are at their highest level yet after this weekend's vessel strike and U.S. seizure of an Iranian-linked ship.