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IRGC: Two oil ankers caught fire, halted in Strait of Hormuz

20 OCT 2026 · 1148Z

Tehran, IRNA – Two non-compliant tankers caught fire and were halted after hitting mines laid in the southern Strait of Hormuz while attempting to pass through prohibited area, The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said on Tuesday.

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Indexed Oct 20, 11:48 UTC · IRNA · Tehran state media →

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