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IRGC Announces Destruction of 4 Oil Tankers by Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that four oil tankers were destroyed after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross a 'forbidden passage' south of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps said that 4 oil tankers were destroyed after colliding with naval mines while attempting to cross a "forbidden passage" south of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, the IRGC reported that fires are still burning on the tankers and added that two other vessels have been seized, according to their wording.
Earlier on Wednesday night, the UK Maritime Operations Agency announced that an oil tanker was hit by "two unidentified projectiles" 14 nautical miles northeast of Lima in the Sultanate of Oman.
The agency clarified that it has not received reports of injuries or environmental impacts so far, as reported by Reuters.
Last Friday morning, the British "Maritime Trade Operations Authority" reported receiving a notification about a fire breaking out on board a vessel crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
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