Why a Supertanker Blaze in the Strait of Hormuz Is Grabbing Headlines

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A supertanker caught fire when it was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, officials said — just hours after the US struck a ship attempting to break its naval blockade on Iran.

The attacked supertanker, which was not immediately identified, was hit on its port side, causing a fire to break out, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations.