Tanker Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz; Iran Mourns Khamenei
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A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions in a key global shipping route. The attack comes as Iran observes a period of mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, nuclear talks between Iran and the United States remain stalled.