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Monday, 31 August 2026dailybeirut.com
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that a massive oil tanker caught fire and stopped after striking two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred south of the strait, with the Guards accusing the vessel of attempting illegal passage and urging ships to comply with their regulations.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said on Monday that a massive oil tanker caught fire and stopped after hitting two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Revolutionary Guards added in a statement that the incident occurred south of the Strait of Hormuz, stating the tanker was "attempting an illegal passage," and called on ships to "strictly adhere" to their rules for passing through the strait, according to Reuters quoting Iranian media.
