Risks rise in key oil choke point Strait of Hormuz

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London-An alleged attack Thursday on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz may increase levels of risk in the Middle East’s key crude supply and shipping artery. The Front Altair and the Kokuka Courageous were carrying cargoes including naphtha when the incident occurred. Television footage later showed one of the tankers engulfed in flames. The incident follows last month’s attack on four tankers near the bunkering port of Fujairah on May 12.