Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz

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Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz

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Iranian Guards reported explosions on two oil tankers caused by mines in the Strait of Hormuz. They also stated they halted four other ships attempting to transit this strategic maritime chokepoint, impacting regional shipping and security.

The Guards said separately on Saturday (July 18) that they had "stopped" four ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz

World Security Conflict Politics Energy Shipping Iran Guards oil tanker explosions Strait of Hormuz mines maritime security shipping disruptions

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