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Conflict & Security · Middle EastShip Fire Reported in Strait of Hormuz
A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil trade route. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed three oil tankers hit mines, but the status of the crew and the cause of the fires remain unclear.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastOil tanker EL GAIA explodes after mine collision in Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with mines, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The tanker was reportedly attempting to cross a prohibited zone. Thirteen crew members were rescued, and one remains missing.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41