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Breaking News: Iran Claims Attack on Thai Ship ‘Mayuri Nari’ in Strait of Hormuz

A major development has emerged in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The military of Iran has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Thai vessel named Mayuri Nari, which was reportedly heading toward India. According to reports, the ship was sailing through the highly strategic Strait of Hormuz when it was targeted. Visuals from the incident show thick smoke rising from the vessel after the strike. Iran has already declared a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but extremely crucial maritime route located between Iran and Oman. The strait is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, with nearly 20% of global oil and gas supply passing through it. The attacked vessel is reported to be a Thai ship traveling toward India, and the Iranian military has openly taken responsibility for the strike. The incident highlights the growing risks to global shipping and energy trade in the region. Iran has also warned that the ongoing conflict could push global crude oil prices beyond $200 per barrel, particularly if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or unstable. Experts say any disruption in this critical waterway could have major global economic consequences, as a significant share of the world’s energy supply depends on this route.

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