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Two supertankers damaged after striking sea mines in Strait of Hormuz

IRNA24 October 2026, 06:19 UTCIran

Tehran, IRNA – Two supertankers carrying more than 4.5 million barrels of crude oil were disabled by sea mines after attempting to cross an unauthorized route south of the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced.

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