Iran says two oil tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz

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Two oil tankers struck mines in and east of the Strait of Hormuz, causing explosions and major fires, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. The vessels were attempting to pass through a prohibited zone via unauthorized routes, with their navigation and location systems reportedly disabled. The IRGC warned that any ship cooperating with US forces or violating Iranian shipping rules would inevitably hit a mine.


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