Oil tanker hits mines in Hormuz
A oil tanker was able to explode and catch fire after colliding with mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The time of the incident has not been specified, but it comes in the context of escalating tensions there, as other tankers have been targeted in a series of unknown attacks. Iran has issued threats to neighboring countries, warning that it will not allow the passage of oil if they cooperate with Washington. Additionally, Iran has imposed sanctions on some tankers for violations of the strait's regulations. Meanwhile, military and political tensions continue in the region over control of oil transit routes.
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