Oil tanker catches fire after hitting sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

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Published: 2026-10-19
Category: world
Source: Al Jazeera

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the vessel of "violating regulations." This incident in the strategically vital waterway could have significant implications for global oil shipping and energy markets.

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