TEHRAN, Nov 8 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Three oil tankers have struck mines and caught fire while travelling along a route restricted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Sunday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
Three Oil Tankers Strike Mines, Catch Fire In Strait Of Hormuz
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Three oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's IRGC Navy.
- Three oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The incident occurred on a restricted route, according to Iran's IRGC Navy.
- Shipping through the Strait has been nearly halted due to ongoing conflict.
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