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Iran's IRGC Navy says two tankers 'exploded' after hitting mines in Hormuz

Published November 2, 2026 Updated November 2, 2026 07:08am

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says two ‌oil tankers have “exploded” after striking mines while travelling through an “unauthorised route” in the Strait ⁠of Hormuz, Reuters reports.

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