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WorldTanker hits mine in southern Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a tanker hit a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, triggering an explosion and fire in its engine room. The IRGC said the vessel had switched off its positioning and navigation systems while attempting to leave the strait, and warned of decisive measures against ships that disable navigation and identification systems.

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TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-18 21:32Original

Tanker hits mine in southern Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says
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