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IRGC Navy: Violating oil tanker hits mine in Strait of Hormuz

19 OCT 2026 · 0547Z

Tehran, IRNA – A tanker violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz struck a naval mine south of the strategic waterway, triggering an explosion and fire in its engine room, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says.

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Indexed Oct 19, 05:47 UTC · IRNA · Tehran state media →

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