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Third oil tanker catches fire after hitting sea mine in Strait of Hormuz: Statement

12 OCT 2026 · 0614Z

Tehran, IRNA – A third oil tanker caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy’s public relations office has announced.

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Indexed Oct 12, 06:14 UTC · IRNA · Tehran state media →

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