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Tankers Catch Fire in Strait of Hormuz

Updated 2026-10-18 02:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Two tankers carrying crude oil caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The incident occurred on an unauthorised route.

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The Hill
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2026-10-18 01:46 UTC
Al Jazeera
The vessels, each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, used an unauthorised route, the IRGC says.
2026-10-18 01:54 UTC
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