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Politics & DiplomacyRoutine/Middle East/Oct 18, 2026

Iran says two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz

The vessels, each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, used an unauthorised route, the IRGC says.

Tehran ยท Iran/2 min read

The vessels, each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, used an unauthorised route, the IRGC says.

Source: Al Jazeera English. Follow the original report for the latest details.

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