Iran's IRGC Navy says three oil tankers hit mines, caught fire in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy stated that three oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters-sourced report. The claim, attributed to the IRGC Navy, identifies the vessels as oil tankers and the cause as mine strikes in the strategic waterway. No further details were provided in the source item, including the timing of the incidents, the national flags or operators of the tankers, casualty information, or any response from shipping authorities or other governments. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any incident there can affect tanker traffic and energy markets. The report presents the IRGC Navy's account without independent confirmation.
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The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that three oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
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