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Iran Claims Four Oil Tankers Hit by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's military claims four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings and entering restricted areas. The Revolutionary Guards Navy stated two supertankers hit naval mines on Wednesday, while the army reported two more tankers struck mines on Thursday. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency confirmed one vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile. This follows a significant increase in attacks in the region, with at least 10 ships hit in early November.
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- Four oil tankers were reportedly hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's military.
- Iran claims the tankers ignored warnings and entered restricted areas before being struck.
- The Revolutionary Guards Navy stated two supertankers hit naval mines on Wednesday.
- Two additional tankers reportedly struck mines on Thursday, causing fires.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency confirmed one vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile.
- At least 10 ships have been attacked in the first 10 days of November.
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