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Iran's Military Reports Tanker Fire East of Strait of Hormuz
Sahmino Newsroom | 27 October 2026 | 18 days ago
Iran's military said on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, that an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a mine east of the Strait of Hormuz. Ecoiran carried the military's announcement, and Al Jazeera's live coverage that day also reported Iran's account of a tanker fire after a mine strike in the area. The cited announcement did not identify the vessel or quantify damage. The reported incident is near a major oil-shipping route.
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