NEW DELHI: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Tuesday after a third commercial tanker was struck within 24 hours, prompting renewed concerns over the security of one of the world's most important energy corridors. The latest incident came as Qatar directly blamed Iran for an attack on one of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, calling it an "unacceptable" assault on international maritime navigation.
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