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Tanker catches fire after striking naval mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said an oil tanker caught fire after colliding with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The extent of casualties or damage remains unclear.

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An incident involving naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz threatens a critical global energy shipping route and could trigger regional escalation.

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