Two Iranian tankers struck by mines in Strait of Hormuz, catch fire

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Two Iranian oil tankers were damaged and caught fire after striking sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy, as reported by Reuters citing Iranian state media.

The incident marks another escalation in maritime tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies.

The circumstances surrounding the mine strikes remain unclear, though such incidents have occurred repeatedly in recent years amid regional tensions.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel

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