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Iran Army Navy identifies violating oil tanker in east Hormuz

16 OCT 2026 · 1225Z

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) –Iran Army Navy has announced that an oil tanker violating maritime restrictions caught fire in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its tracking systems and attempting to navigate through the area.

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Indexed Oct 16, 12:25 UTC · Mehr News · Tehran state media →

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