Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK says, after U.S. extends Iran ceasefire | Metals Mine

  • Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UK says, after U.S. extends Iran ceasefire

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    Two cargo ships were attacked in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, authorities said Wednesday, after the U.S. extended the ceasefire and as diplomats seek to bring the U.S. and Iran together for peace talks. A vessel reported being fired upon about eight nautical miles off the coast of Iran, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, or UKMTO, center said at 8:38 London time (3:38 a.m. ET), which also warned of “high levels of activity” in the Strait of Hormuz area. The crew were reported to be safe and accounted for, the UKMTO said, and the vessel did not sustain any damage. The incident followed an ... (full story)

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Riziq-Cap
Apr 22, 2026 5:58am
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blockade is declaration of war, no matter how you paint it.

The giant tanker seized by murika 2 days ago was heading to China with 2 million barrels of oil, they probably already paid for it... obviously murika knew this and Iran/China intentionally allowed it to depart.....

There are many other ships exiting the strait from Iran, but this ship was seized and couple of others were threatened and returned - meaning the blockade is selective!
Mahsaamini
Apr 22, 2026 6:25am
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sorry to hear that, next time we be more careful
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Forgediron
Apr 22, 2026 6:52am
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travelista
Apr 22, 2026 1:01pm
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The declaration of war was when the U.S bombed Iran.
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Trader#66C5
Apr 22, 2026 6:05am
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Bro I just wanna trade peacefully..
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Mungamii
Apr 22, 2026 6:25am
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fr
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c-nu
Apr 22, 2026 6:47am
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Bro! wake up
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Forgediron
Apr 22, 2026 6:54am — Edited
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Of course the blockade is selective, that's the whole point.
Trump made this crystal clear from the very beginning
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Trader#4C22
Apr 22, 2026 8:08am
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Nobody asked Jew
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Forgediron
Apr 22, 2026 4:03pm
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Nobody asked me what?

I'm not Jewish
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Riziq-Cap
Apr 22, 2026 6:50am
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Trader#E638
Apr 22, 2026 6:14am
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what the effect of us oil chart
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Trader#6633
Apr 22, 2026 6:48am
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Gold will sell if not mistaken
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