Iran Reports Multiple Oil Tankers Hit by Mines in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's naval forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have reported multiple oil tankers catching fire after colliding with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents occurred in the eastern region of the strait, which is considered dangerous due to ongoing tensions. The tankers are said to have been hit by mines, with some reports suggesting they may have been attempting to use unauthorized routes.
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Военно-морские силы Ирана сообщили о подрыве нефтяного танкера на мине
Today at noon, two other offending oil tankers collided with sea mines...
💢 نیروی دریایی ایران: ظهر امروز دو نفتکش دیگر پس از برخورد با مینهای...
#إيران تعلن اندلاع حرائق في ناقلتي نفط إثر اصطدامهما بألغام بحرية شرقي...
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