Iran Disables Two Supertankers in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Abandon Ships

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Two supertankers carrying over 4.5 million barrels of crude oil were reportedly disabled by naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's IRGC Navy, forcing crews to abandon the ships. Tehran stated the vessels were using an unauthorised southern route when explosions and engine-room fires struck them. The IRGC has previously warned ships against bypassing Iranian restrictions, claiming the waterway is heavily mined. The incident occurs amid heightened Iran-US tensions over control of the strait, a vital global oil shipping artery.


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