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Oil exports via Strait of Hormuz face risk from tanker attacks

Nearly 20 commercial ships, mostly tankers, have been attacked over the past month while passing through the Hormuz chokepoint, according to CNBC Markets.

CNBC Markets reports that nearly 20 commercial ships, mostly tankers, have come under attack over the past month while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.

The outlet says the rebounding flow of oil exports through the chokepoint is vulnerable to stepped up Iranian tanker attacks.

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