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Iran's IRGC navy says oil tanker hits mine, catches fire in Strait of Hormuz

Oct 18 (Reuters) – An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary…

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Published: October 19, 2026 02:17:17 IST

Oct 18 (Reuters) – An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after striking a naval mine in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy said on Sunday,

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