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Two sailors were reported missing after a tanker, identified as El Gaia, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed the vessel caught fire after striking mines, while the United States asserted the tanker was struck by a missile followed by a drone, pointing to a more direct assault. A US CENTCOM spokesperson subsequently stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite ongoing tensions, pushing back on characterizations of a full blockade even as attacks on shipping continue to raise concerns about the vital waterway's security.