Fighting with Iran has spread to tankers at sea. Ships are coming under fire around the busy Strait of Hormuz.

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A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world's oil and gas passes, on March 1, 2026.
A naval vessel sails through the Strait of Hormuz on March 1.

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US reportedly probes oil tanker firms about possible Russia sanctions violations

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