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An explosion aboard the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Velos Sapphire killed one seafarer, according to its manager. Several reports describe a missile as the suspected cause, but the supplied articles do not establish who was responsible.
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The attack adds to security risks for commercial shipping in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route. Higher risks there could affect energy markets and shipping costs, including for U.S. businesses and consumers, though the articles report no specific U.S. impact from this incident.