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Aggressive US military bears responsibility for regional maritime escalation: IRGC

09 OCT 2026 · 1439Z

Tehran, IRNA — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the US military must be blamed for the escalation of tensions in the regional shipping routes, announcing a new fire incident on a tanker attempting to pass through an illegal route south of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Indexed Oct 9, 14:39 UTC · IRNA · Tehran state media →

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