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Moment when 3rd super tanker strikes sea mine in Hormuz

12 OCT 2026 · 1750Z

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – A third oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, which said the vessel had attempted to cross an unauthorized route despite warnings.

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Indexed Oct 12, 17:50 UTC · Mehr News · Tehran state media →

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