Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'

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Source: BBC

Three cargo vessels have been hit by "unknown projectiles" in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime authorities say, as pressure intensifies on one of the world's most important shipping lanes.

Traffic through the strait - a vital corridor for oil - has fallen sharply since Israel and the US attacked Iran in late February, sending global energy prices soaring.

Iran said it unleashed another volley of retaliatory attacks across the Gulf on Wednesday, with targets including a major oilfield in Saudi Arabia and drones falling near Dubai International Airport.

Earlier, the US said it had "eliminated" 16 ships capable of laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5l988qr47o

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1. Can we get 100 year mortgages to buy gas?

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2. Looks like we're gonna need them!

[Attilatheblond]

3. Am too old and balance no longer good enough for a bike

Maybe time to get myself one of those tricycles for adults. Our library has bikes and big trikes to lend. May have to take one out for test drive.

[Prairie_Seagull]

4. Please let us know how this goes.

Sounds very intriguing.

[Lifeafter70]

5. My son has an electric trike

It works for him

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6. Every community should

have senior citizen bus or shuttle service available. I know some do but obviously not nearly enough.

[groundloop]

7. Sadly this is 'murica and that'll never happen.... Billionaires tax breaks are more important.