Blasts rock southern Iran, 2 tankers catch fire amid US blockade of Hormuz
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Blasts rock southern Iran, 2 tankers catch fire amid US blockade of Hormuz Explosions were reported across southern Iran as two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents intensified tensions over Washington's blockade and fears of renewed American strikes.
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Iranian media and the Revolutionary Guards Navy reported explosions in several parts of southern Iran, including Qeshm Island, on Saturday evening. These outlets stated that two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly hitting mines. The incidents occurred amid a US blockade of the waterway, which intensified tensions and fears of renewed American strikes.
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Iranian media and the Revolutionary Guards Navy reported that two oil tankers caught fire after reportedly hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. These incidents occurred alongside explosions in several parts of southern Iran, including Qeshm Island, intensifying tensions over Washington's blockade.
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Explosions were reported across southern Iran, including Qeshm Island, while two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media and the Revolutionary Guards Navy attributed the tanker incidents to mines, intensifying tensions regarding Washington's blockade of the strategic waterway.
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- India Today World DeskBy India Today World Desk
Blasts rock southern Iran, 2 tankers catch fire amid US blockade of Hormuz Explosions were reported across southern Iran as two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents intensified tensions over Washington's blockade and fears of renewed American strikes. Explos…
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