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Attacks leave oil tankers ablaze

The crude oil tanker Front Altair on fire in the Gulf of Oman

حذر الكرملين من ان مثل هذه الحوادث يمكن ان تقوض اسس الاقتصاد العالمي Source: AAP

Suspected attacks have left two tankers ablaze in the waters of the Gulf of Oman, one of the world's busiest oil routes.


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Suspected attacks have left two tankers ablaze in the waters of the Gulf of Oman, one of the world's busiest oil routes.


There've been no casualties, but it's sparking fears of a broader conflict and sending world oil prices soaring. 

It comes amid increasing tensions between Iran and the United States, which last month accused Iran over similar attacks in the same sea lane.


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