00:00A fresh tanker strike has raised tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
00:03Britain's Maritime Security Agency says a tanker was hit by a projectile on Saturday.
00:08The vessel's bridge was damaged, but all crew members were reported safe.
00:13The incident came after a cargo ship attack on Thursday.
00:16It also marks the worst escalation between the United States and Iran
00:20since their interim peace deal two weeks ago.
00:23Washington says it struck Iranian targets overnight.
00:27Tehran says it launched defensive attacks on U.S.-linked military targets in response.
00:32Bahrain also reported an Iranian drone attack on its territory.
00:36Both sides are now accusing each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
00:40Iran says ships must follow its approved routes through the Strait.
00:44The United States has promoted a southern shipping lane near Oman.
00:48The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most important energy routes.
00:53Hundreds of ships were previously trapped inside the Gulf during the conflict.
00:57Oil prices had fallen as traffic started to reopen.
01:01But the latest tanker strike could again raise concerns over shipping safety and global energy supply.
01:07It hit the Ruston's on the north at a 7 men odd any way.
01:07It hit the TITCO SHEA filter as a threat for a ghost island.
01:08TITCO SHEAW-4
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