Explosions hit Iran's Qeshm Island and Jask as tankers strike mines in Strait of Hormuz

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Explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island and Jask, with the IRGC stating two oil tankers struck mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM confirmed a separate cargo ship strike in the Gulf of Oman. Iranian media detailed the blasts across southern Iran, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributed the tanker damage to sea mines in regional waters. The US military's Central Command separately reported disabling a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The incidents heighten tensions in a critical oil shipping lane, following a pattern of maritime attacks in the region. No group has claimed responsibility, and details on casualties or vessel damage remain limited.


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