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Sailing vessel sinks after a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz, Iran ·

The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said a traditional sailing vessel sank after a large fire broke out on board following a maritime security incident in the Strait of Hormuz. The agency confirmed that the vessel's crew were evacuated safely.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway linking the Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider sea, and it is one of the world's most important routes for oil shipments.

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