Two oil tankers catch fire after explosions in Strait of Hormuz

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Two oil tankers catch fire after explosions in Strait of Hormuz

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Iran’s IRGC Navy said two oil tankers caught fire after explosions while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, alleging they violated maritime rules and were intercepted. The incident raises immediate concerns about shipping safety and oil flows through a major maritime chokepoint.

TEHRAN – Two oil tankers attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz in violation of designated maritime rules were hit by powerful explosions and caught fire after being intercepted, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Tuesday.

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