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Hormuz tanker attacks surge: 24 ships hit in two weeks

CLAVE 1 / 424 ships have been struck in the past two weeks, marking the most intense spell of attacks since the US-Iran war began on February 28.

CLAVE 2 / 4The latest attack at 1637 UTC yesterday saw a tanker hit by an unknown projectile, igniting a fire in its engine room.

CLAVE 3 / 4Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have plummeted to less than half of pre-war levels, with only 2.9 million barrels transiting on Sunday.

CLAVE 4 / 4Charterers are now paying up to $40 million for round trips through the danger zone, as owners demand premiums for the heightened risk.

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