Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and army reported that five oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and waters east of it. These incidents occur amid heightened tensions and fears of renewed U.S. military action against Iran, with Qatar mediating to resume talks.

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Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says tankers struck in Hormuz amid fears of new US attack

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