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Mines Ignite Fires on Two Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

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Two oil tankers caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after striking naval mines, the Iranian Navy reported. The Navy stated the vessels were in restricted waters with tracking systems disabled, and the incident was not independently verified. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital shipping corridor that has experienced disruptions since late February.

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  • Two oil tankers caught fire in the eastern Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines, according to the Iranian Navy.
  • The Iranian Navy stated the vessels had disabled tracking systems and were operating in restricted waters.
  • The reported incident had not been independently verified at the time of publication.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a vital international shipping corridor.
  • The strait has experienced repeated disruptions since February 28.

Israel National News publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Israel National News’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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