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Two Oil Tankers Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz After Striking Mines
Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after striking mines, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC stated both vessels were illegally attempting to transit the strait, carrying over two million barrels of crude oil each.
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- 01Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran's IRGC reported Saturday.
- 02Both tankers were allegedly violating transit rules and carrying over two million barrels of crude oil each.
- 03The IRGC claimed one tanker had U.S. support and disabled its tracking systems.
- 04The incidents occur amid heightened tensions over control of the vital waterway.
- 05Iran previously warned ships disabling tracking systems would be considered hostile targets.
The incidents occurred amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. over navigation and control of the vital waterway.
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