IRGC Navy: Two oil tankers exploded on unauthorized route in Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian official media, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, reported that two oil tankers exploded on Wednesday evening while traveling on an "unauthorized route" in the Strait of Hormuz. The report did not specify the extent of damage, casualties, or the vessels' identities. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and incidents there can affect energy markets and regional security. No further details or independent confirmation were provided in the source item.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy reported that two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening while traveling on "unauthorized routes," according to Iranian state media.
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