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Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to 'severe' after Iran attacks tankers using U.S. Navy route

The threat level to ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz has increased to "severe" after several Iranian attacks on tankers, a naval coalition led by the U.S. warned merchant vessels Tuesday. The Joint Maritime Information Center cautioned mariners that "deliberate hostile action" by Iran is "likely under current conditions." The center, headquartered in Bahrain, coordinates between allied navies and merchant ships in the Middle East.