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Iran claims four tankers struck mines in Hormuz as strike fears grow after U.S. midterms

CNBC30 October 2026, 06:35 UTCIran

Hormuz mine claims, Houthi attacks raise fears of renewed strikes as the U.S. reportedly weighs a fresh military campaign after midterm elections.

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