Iran’s IRGC Navy said a supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after hitting a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorised route. The incident comes amid rising attacks on shipping and Tehran’s tightening grip on the strategic waterway.
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October 17, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Iran says supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude ablaze after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
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