Black smoke pours from oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete March 1, 2026 at 06:39 PM

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On March 1, 2026, a Palau-flagged oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz, emitting black smoke. Oman's maritime security center reported the tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile. This incident is part of a series of attacks, with at least three ships reportedly hit in the area. The location of the incident is significant because of the Strait of Hormuz's importance as a major shipping lane. As a result of the attacks, over 150 ships have anchored to avoid entering the strait, causing potential disruptions to maritime traffic. The reason for the attacks remains unknown.

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Palau 60% Oman 70% Strait of Hormuz ×395%

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Al Jazeera

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Strait of Hormuz

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