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A tanker was hit by projectiles north of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, signaling a new maritime security incident in a strategically important shipping corridor. The event raises near-term risk premia for energy transport and broader Gulf shipping routes, with potential knock-on effects for freight and crude flows. No details were provided on damage, casualties, or attribution.

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A tanker was hit by projectiles north of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, signaling a new maritime security incident in a strategically important shipping corridor. The event raises near-term risk premia for energy transport and broader Gulf shipping routes, with potential knock-on effects for freight and crude flows. No details were provided on damage, casualties, or attribution.

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