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Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
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Oil tankers in the Middle East face their highest threat levels since the start of the Iran war, following attacks in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping traffic has plummeted as vessels attempt to avoid conflict zones, disrupting global energy supply routes.
Image source, Getty Images By Alex Daniel Business reporter Published 3 August 2026, 16:42 BST Updated 18 minutes ago The threat to ships carrying oil in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war started, experts have said, after a spate of attacks on another key route in the region.
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