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Strait of Hormuz reportedly closed after tanker fire

The Strait of Hormuz is reportedly closed after a tanker was engulfed in flames. Iran said the vessel struck a mine, though the cause remains unconfirmed.

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A closure of the strait could disrupt a major global oil-export route and sharply raise regional military and energy risks.

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