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Updated Jul 26, 2026
oil tanker
An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, according to Iranian media reports.
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An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, according to Iranian media reports.
An explosion occurred on an oil tanker in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after the vessel struck a naval mine, as reported by Iranian media sources linked to the IRGC. This incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and risks to maritime security and global oil shipping routes. The event has received significant media attention given the importance of the area for crude oil transit and recent quiet periods before this attack.
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