As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, speculation is rising about whether the Iranians will close the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical to the world’s oil production. Two ocean tankers crashed into each other and burst into flames near the strait early Tuesday morning amid reports of electronic interference caused by Israel and

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Commercial ships are sailing close to Oman and are being advised by maritime agencies to avoid Iran's waters around the Strait of