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War in the Middle East: latest developments

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Where
Iran & Gulf states
20.00° N, 58.00° E
Source
al-monitor.com
www.al-monitor.com
Region
Iran & Gulf states
April 18, 2026
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
Reported locationThe dashed area is our stated uncertainty, not the impact site.

What is reported

Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating an ongoing military engagement. The incident occurred 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman, highlighting tensions in the region.

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War in the Middle East: latest developments

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