IRGC says tanker caught fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz
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13 lis 2026, 19:44Other
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A liquefied gas carrier caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mines, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The IRGC stated the vessel disregarded warnings and chose an unauthorized path through the waterway, leading to the incident. The strait remains a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
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The incident underscores the fragile security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where maritime incidents have previously escalated international tensions.
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