Three vessels were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK’s maritime agency said. Countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to stem gas prices.

Three cargo vessels have been struck by unknown projectiles in the critical waterway on Wednesday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operation.

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