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US strikes on Iran reportedly hit airport and bridges – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian 2026/07/17 11:19

Iranshahr airport, southern rail station and two bridges attacked, Iranian media says

US marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports

A tanker was ⁠hit ⁠by an ​unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the strait of Hormuz, causing minor damage to the ship but no injuries to the crew, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said.

In an alert issued this morning, the UKMTO said it received a report of an incident 19 nautical miles (about 22 miles) east of the Omani port city of Khasab.

A tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile causing minor structural damage to the port side. All crew are safe and accounted for, no environmental impact has been reported and the vessel is continuing to its next port of call. Authorities are investigating.”

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