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Iran's Revolutionary Guard: Two oil tankers caught fire in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The report did not provide further details on the cause of the fires, the vessels involved, casualties, or the condition of the tankers. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and incidents there can affect energy markets and regional security. The claim was attributed to the Revolutionary Guard and reported by Tasnim; no independent confirmation or additional official comment was included in the source item.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Tasnim news agency.
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Iran Says Four Tankers Struck by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz