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Tankers near Oman face attacks amid Iran threat to shipping routes

Reported · Written up by our desk · Energy

Tankers operating near Oman have come under fire, as Iran threatens to choke off key shipping routes in the region, CNBC reports.

The attacks are occurring alongside U.S. media reporting that President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran, according to the coverage.

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