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Iranian navy says tanker hit a mine and caught fire in Strait of Hormuz

Nov 7, 2026 10:03 (2d ago)

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Iranian navy says an oil tanker struck a mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz.
The vessel caught fire and lost maneuverability after entering prohibited and dangerous waters.
Iranian navy says the tanker had ignored repeated warnings and disabled its navigation system.