Iran Guards say their mines halted two tankers crossing Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Revolutionary Guards naval mines halted and hit oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz. According to the announcements, the vessels were targeted while passing through a southern route close to the Omani coast that Iran deems illegal.
The incidents resulted in explosions that set multiple tankers ablaze and brought them to a halt. Iranian forces have repeatedly targeted ships attempting to navigate through this specific maritime route.
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Arab News (SA)Highlights three tankers hit and vessels set ablaze due to illegal route.
The Hindu (IN)Emphasizes repeated targeting of ships passing through the southern Omani coastal route.
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