Oman Strait of Hormuz

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Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026 Updated 21 hrs ago

Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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