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Iran says four tankers on fire after striking mines in Hormuz

Iran says four tankers on fire after striking mines in Hormuz

Iran says four tankers on fire after striking mines in Hormuz

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says four tankers have caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC says the vessels struck naval mines while travelling along what Tehran describes as ‘unauthorised routes’.

Published On 31 Oct 2026

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