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Iranian Oil Tankers Hit Mines in Strait of Hormuz

First detected 18 Jul · last moved 18h ago · IR
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported that two oil tankers exploded after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping. The incident escalates tensions in the strategically vital waterway and raises concerns about maritime security and regional stability.

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4Oil · Rates · FX5d ago
Iranian Guards report two oil tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz and exploded; immediate risk to transit insurance costs and vessel availability in a critical chokepoint carrying roughly a fifth of seaborne oil.