ISTANBUL, Nov 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Thursday that two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after “ignoring repeated warnings” against using an “unauthorised” route, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing local media.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Says 2 Oil Tankers Exploded In Strait Of Hormuz
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy stated that two supertankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings to use an authorised route. The vessels, carrying over four million barrels of oil, were accused of cooperating with US military forces.
- IRGC Navy said two supertankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring repeated warnings.
- The vessels carried a combined cargo of more than 4 million barrels of oil.
- IRGC accused the tankers of cooperating with US military forces in the region.
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