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Two oil tankers explode, catch fire near Hormuz

Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps reported the vessels had turned off their…

Two oil tankers explode, catch fire near Hormuz
Two oil tankers explode, catch fire near Hormuz — image via Economic Times — Credit: Economic Times

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Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps reported the vessels had turned off their radar and positioning systems. This incident raises tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel in the strategic waterway. The IRGC also claimed responsibility for targeting a US radar installation in Bahrain.

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