Iran says two tankers caught fire in Hormuz after hitting mines

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Iran said two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after striking mines, amid its restrictions on maritime traffic since the Iran war began in late February. Tehran has directed vessels to use routes authorized by Iran through the strategic waterway.

Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Tehran has severely restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, insisting vessels use routes authorised by the Islamic republic