
Four oil tankers destroyed in Hormuz after hitting mines, Tehran says
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4 lis 2026, 08:44News
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Four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran claimed Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched strikes on Iran.
The incident occurred in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. Tehran's claim comes amid heightened tensions following the US strikes on Iranian targets announced by President Trump.
Discussions to end the conflict between Washington and Tehran via mediators have continued with little sign of diplomatic breakthrough, raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
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